Weekend Linkages: DIY Fiberglass, Dark Stores, and a Cat With Magic Ears

How to make poor man’s fiberglass

In Poland, People Are Roleplaying as Americans

Oprah’s ‘happiness guru’ designed apartments to maximize joy — and they start at $5 million

Bank of America Memo, Revealed: “We Hope” Conditions for American Workers Will Get Worse

Fear of Rampant Crime Is Derailing New York City’s Recovery

‘Dark stores’ offer anything you need in 30 minutes. But there’s a human cost

A bike lane built for a car crash

Real estate find of the week

The Cat with Magic Ears

Weekend Linkages: Spiders and Fast Food Ghosts

Michael Grave’s original plans for Portland City Hall had a little town on top via @jmfowl.

Two Men Had To Be Extinguished After Catching Fire At Goop Store

A beautiful art book about spiders

LA Restaurants Are Breathing Life Into the Architectural Ghosts of Fast-Food Past

China Miéville: “If you don’t feel despair, you’re not opening your eyes”

Energy use from US cryptomining firms is contributing to rising utility bills

Weekend Linkages: I Looked at Twitter So You Don’t Have To

Yes, someone once thought this was a good idea. Via @skepteis.

Where’s the herd immunity? Our research shows why Covid is still wreaking havoc

The farmers restoring Hawaii’s ancient food forests that once fed an island

Council member’s emails show inconsistencies with stance against bike lanes

My neighbor’s dog smells the chicken I’m grilling

They still make nice new buildings

A thread on eco-fascism

cats CAN’T have a little salami

You can visit Mt. Wilson!

Editors note: new post coming tomorrow, God willing.