Why is this interesting?

Why is this interesting?

The Saturday Selection, Vol. 29

On Starbucks, spy whales, love songs and ultra-marathons.

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Louis Cheslaw
Nov 16, 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.

Jasmin Paris crossing the line, taken by Howie Stern.

Why are these interesting?

Why are cassette and CD players so bulky now? (YouTube)

Great video investigation from The Verge.

A Former Drinker Asks, Am I Addicted to Running? (Vogue)

“I thought, I can just keep going. I don’t ever have to stop.”

How Starbucks Became a Sugary Teen Emporium (Bloomberg)

Instagrammable drinks and a comfortable place to hang has turned the struggling chain into a hot spot for kids, but at what cost?

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