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The Saturday Selection, Vol. 16

On Twisters, 144 lost birds, and deep-cut health books.

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Louis Cheslaw
Aug 24, 2024
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Every day, WITI’s group chats buzz with fresh links. As part of our new Saturday send for paid readers, we’re rounding up 11 of the best.

It’s WITI, on the weekend.

Sphen the penguin, known for same-sex love story, dies at Sydney aquarium  aged 11 - ABC News

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Sydney aquarium filled with song after sea birds mourn death of gay penguin Sphen (The Guardian)

The scene unfolded as Sphen’s partner, Magic, and the gentoo colony were taken to see Sphen.

13 “Twisters” Easter Eggs That Pay Tribute to the Original 1996 Movie (Buzzfeed)

Always fun when this happens.

How cicadas became the soundtrack of Provence — and a symbol of rest (National Geographic)

The noisy bug is increasingly being celebrated in the region.

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