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Saturday, June 29, 2024

What Ancient Romans Used Instead of Toilet Paper

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-ancient-romans-used-instead-of-toilet-paper

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Inside the US government’s brilliantly boring websites: You may not notice it, but your experience on any US government website is a carefully crafted experience.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/06/26/1093656/us-government-website-design-accessibility/

Posted by Krista at 3:27 PM No comments:

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business: If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management.

https://www.wired.com/story/pooping-on-the-moon-is-a-messy-business/

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