Friday's Too Good Not to Share: 6.24.22
Every Friday(ish), I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. These could be articles, podcasts, videos, Twitter threads, or other great newsletters.
In short, these are the most interesting of the interesting stuff I've come across.
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Foreign Words We Need in English
In English, there are some things that we just don't have the words for but other languages do. Think about the Japanese umami flavor or my now new favorite Hebrew word firgun, which means to be happy for someone else's accomplishment.
Learn about other words across a vast array of languages that we simply do not have the words for in English.
Watch here.
How OXO Conquered the American Kitchen
If you’ve ever stocked a first apartment’s kitchen, or searched the internet for the perfect measuring cup, or asked a friend “Why is your ice-cream scoop better than mine?,” you know OXO. Founded in 1990, it was the brainchild of a housewares mogul who was inspired to create a new kind of product (legend has it) by the struggles of his arthritic wife to peel an apple. OXO brought universal design into the mainstream: Its products were meant to be welcoming, accessible, and easy to use for customers of differing abilities and confidence levels. And it’s succeeded, without ever substantially changing its iconic look—so iconic that the company’s initial vegetable peeler, with its “Good Grips” handle, is now in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Take a deep dive into OXO and how it makes it universally designed products. People who love design will love this.
Read more here.
The incredible quest for the world's most famous fitness record
Want to know what the record is for most pullups in a 24 hour period?
7,716
This record is insane. It is also inspiring how far we can push the human body. The latest to go after this record is Anthony Robles. What makes his journey so unique is that he's already famous for overcoming impossible odds - he won the 125 lb NCAA Wrestling Champions in 2011 while only being born with one leg. Now he's going after a new challenge that will push his mind, body, and spirit to the brink.
This is a very long read (25 mins) but a great look into the mindset and training of endurance athletes.
Read more here.
Leave today better than yesterday ✌️.