Philadelphia’s
FDR Park, host of the 2022 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
now underway, is also the birthplace of the Seckel pear.
Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
There are so many sodas to try this summer.
However, there may not be enough Sriracha hot sauce.
There is science behind BBQ’s great taste.
If you need more reasons to dine out again, here’s a current list of popular new Philadelphia restaurants.
FYI
Title
IX turns 50 on June 23, 2022. While the changes
for women’s sports have been significant, the work isn’t finished.
June also marks the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the first female rabbi.
Even
if you feel the need for speed, don’t overlook IP details.
The original Top Gun movie was
inspired by an article in California Magazine by Ehud Yonay. The sequel, Top Gun:
Maverick is this summer’s first blockbuster. The heirs
of the copyright holder have sued Paramount, alleging the studio
should have reacquired the rights to the story for the sequel. Not
surprisingly, Paramount disagrees.
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We’re Watching
An obscenity
trial in Virginia is going forward. Authors and publishers now must
defend their books.
What’s Puzzling Us
Vegan ice cream.
What
Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
When making
decisions, the result doesn’t depend on whether you are decisive or
doubt yourself.
Thread Recommendations
Here’s the key to taking an optimal nap.
Big Picture 2022 photography winners have been announced.
The prize for solving this art theft mystery is $10 million. Maybe it’s time for a trip to Boston.
Turtle news: a “Fantastic Giant Tortoise” of the Galapagos, thought to be extinct, has been discovered alive. Meanwhile, a Swiss zoo introduced an albino Galapagos tortoise hatchling, and Stone Harbor, NJ’s Wetlands Institute conducted their annual orphan turtle release.
Audio Files Mark Tremonti, metal guitarist and a founder of Creed, has recorded an album of Frank Sinatra covers for a Downs Syndrome charity. He’s backed by some members of Sinatra’s last band.
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