Wimbledon is a beautifully odd combination of ancient and new. Carbon fiber rackets, rubber balls, modern training and nutrition, specialized shoes and equipment. And if you win then a representative of Odin’s family comes and gives you gold.

Fun night last night. First time getting the full experience.

When I first came across this episode 2 years back, it changed my life in so many ways. Thank you Ben Wilson How to Take Over the World.

The point that made Federer fans dream again! The commentator’s emotion while delivering the line ”I will never ever forget that rally!” is etched into my heart and mind forever. Federer’s tennis was just something completely unique 🎾

I find modern replicas of ancient houses to be fascinating. The Villa Kerylos in France was based on the townhouses of ancient Delos.

I like these live-music movie nights that symphonies do now. Audiences actually enjoy these. I don't think people should be guilted into listening to music they don't like "BECAUSE YOUR KID SCORE FIVE POINT HIGHER ON SAT IF YOU MAKE HIM LISTEN TO MOZART"

Napoleon

275 years to the day since the death of JS Bach! One of my favorite Bach stories comes from "Music in the Castle of Heaven" by John Eliot Gardiner: "Many people remember that when in 1977 the Voyager spacecraft was launched, opinions were canvassed as to what artefacts would be

Bach is frequently unfairly maligned as "mathematical." Bach nearly stabbed one of his musicians to death when they got into a fist fight because Bach called him a "cock bassoonist." Great music is only made by men of great passion who are full of life!

Huge human rights violation. Bond villain type move. I am crying, throwing up. This is why the American founders included presidential term limits when they drafted the constitution in 1776.

Brilliant tactic from Frank Slootman to raise standards: Ask people what they think of their own work.

Just a reminder if your timeline is all slop.