The Wall Street Journal breaks down this past weekend’s wild daylight robbery at the Louvre, with thieves swiping eight priceless royal jewels—including pieces once worn by Empress Eugénie—in just seven minutes. They used a lift truck to break in through a second-floor window, smashed display cases in the Galerie d’Apollon, and sped off on scooters, leaving behind tools and one damaged crown. The stunt exposed major security gaps at the world’s most famous museum and sparked a massive manhunt—but experts say if the gems are already recut or sold, they might be gone for good.
You Need to Be Bored. Here’s Why.
“Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression.”
How Smart Are Crows?
Short answer: Very smart.
Katharina Brecht digs into some fascinating displays of intelligence from corvids.
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Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 | Aftermovie
Tomorrowland has released the official aftermovie for this year’s festival. After the main stage burned down days before opening and a replacement was built seemingly overnight in front of its burned up corpse, the festival opened on time and put on a hell of a show for the 400,000+ attendees.
The festival will be held in Thailand next year for the first time.
The Money-Making Secrets Behind Hotel Design
You’re not imagining that hotel rooms are getting smaller and providing less amenities. WSJ speaks to a leading hotel designer on how hotels are hunting for the most profitable designs to maximize profits.
The Surprising Benefits of Walking Backwards
Melissa Hogenboom explores the numerous cognitive and physical benefits of walking backwards 10-15 minutes per day.
Jon Stewart Reacts To Colbert’s Cancellation
Jon Stewart reacts to the news of the cancellation of The Late Show which was totally not due to piece of shit reasons…
The Strange Math That Predicts (Almost) Anything
Veritasium explains the result of a strange math feud in Russia that took place over 100 years ago.