The World Is Watching Germany, And There’s 1 Big, Bright Reason Why

We’re all seriously starting to think about how we’ll power our stuff in the future — the math’s gotten simple enough even for me. So is solar power a cruel fantasy or a real thing?


As our supplies of oil dwindle, many possible solutions keep getting thrown around. If you care about our energy future, you’re left wondering whether any of these things are really possible. So it’s heartening to learn that a 100% solar future is probably doable, even if it’s by no means a no-brainer. It’ll also require a real commitment from people and governments all over the world.

Culture

Flight attendant almost tossed a sealed barf bag. Inside was an ‘incredible blessing’ from the cabin.

Wholesome

She was scrolling a D.C. blog and saw her grandma’s handwriting. The lost letter was addressed to her.

Skills

Experts share the thermostat ‘sweet spot’ to stay cool while keeping A/C costs down

Culture

Target employee tells woman at self-checkout section ‘You can’t leave’—turns out it actually saved her life