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Tired of algorithmic noise? One simple URL trick lets you view Facebook posts in order they're shared. Reclaim your social media experience!

In a collection of 927 paintings, there’s always one that lands dead last. For the Art Institute of Chicago, it’s The Sand Pits, Hampstead Heath by John Linnell. The least relevant—or quietly profound? Decide for yourself.

Your phone can help you find mindfulness. Film two minutes of life unfolding and reconnect with the world around you.

Decoding a bird motif on an Arts and Crafts cabinet in the Art Institute of Chicago

If Facebook hates Pixelfed, all the more reason to check out Pixelfed as a place for my photos. I signed up as [email protected].

Time, control, and chaos—all encapsulated in Zuckerberg's $900,000 watch. What does this mean for the billions who live under his digital framework?

I might make this into a series where I occasionally post a photo to Instagram saying I’m on Bluesky. But each time I’ll write the message in a different way.

Zuckerberg announces end of fact-checking while wearing $900k watch with randomly aligned screws. The irony is perfect. Chaos in design meets chaos in content.

Not your typical baseball card. My 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter #XR-7 card features a turtle X-ray, but the real star is the Christmas tree reflection.

U of I Quad looks like a Kazimir Malevich

Handwoven mittens, regional belts, and county shields tell Estonia's story at @msichicago's Christmas Around the World exhibit. Each ornament carries centuries of tradition!

I've long wanted to see an artist from Etsy to get a solo show in a major art museum. Someone who really started grassroots and built up their work among the common platforms like Etsy and eBay.

Is this giant-sized potpourri, according to Google Photos?

Did you know 2025 is a square year? That’s right! 45 × 45 = 2025. The last one was 1936, and the next won't be until 2116.

Mark April 7, 2025 on your calendar. It will be the 97th day of the year, which is is the 25th prime number.

This year’s Christmas tradition: a 10-hour playlist with 158 versions of Last Christmas! Next year? Maybe Marshmallow World. What’s your holiday anthem?

Our Art Institute of Chicago lion is out and ready to guard the holidays on our porch! Feels like we’re living in an art museum.

Is that candy corn video REALLY hiding a secret? Sparklines (aka engagement graphs) on YouTube can be quirky. Dive into the psychology behind them.

Stacking 245 pennies is efficient…right? Found this blast from 2004 in my Google Photos. What comes up when YOU search “efficient”? Post with #WordoftheDayEfficient!

A ceramic hippo looking despondent. A tiny figure side-eyeing centuries of art. These are the museum treasures we need to see. Little Guys Tour: coming soon to an exhibit near you.

EGO snowblower guide: plastic vs steel auger

Is Santa and Spotify in cahoots together to hide the Christmas metadata?

Does sublimate happen in your photos? It does in mine.

I was stumped by this sculpture until AI shed light on its symbolism. Learn how AI can enhance your art appreciation.

Do you have an artificial Christmas tree? If you do, you might have done some comparison shopping before purchasing your tree. This is our first time buying a fake Christmas tree, so we are new to the variety of fake…

12/3/45 will occur on this day in 21 years. I put it on my Google Calendar, do you want it on yours? I'll send you an invite.

A timeless desk perfect for modern tech

First to one million on each network —Twitter: Ashton Kutcher, YouTube: Lucas Cruikshank, Instagram: Justin Bieber, Threads: MrBeast, Bluesky: Alexandria Osasio-Cortez

There’s a slight change to the format of my monthly newsletter. Starting now, the emails will also include my notepad posts from spudart.org. What are notepad posts?Notepad posts are quick ideas or observations that I share. They’re not as fully…

Frost grows in cold, cacti thrive in heat—but both share a stunning fractal symmetry.

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