"It's for traction. Sadly I know because I play a lot of train simulation games" (the ensuing convo is funny)TIL that sand is stored under certain LA Metro seats where it gets sprayed onto the wheels to create traction with the rails. At least that’s they’re saying on Reddit. Mystery… solved?
— Bill Wolkoff (@billwearsties.bsky.social) July 27, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Today's news and jokes
Monday, July 27, 2026
Today's news and jokes
(I've never used the app)the temu app will be studied for generations. i opened the app. here’s my unedited, nearly two-minute launch sequence. i was just searching for a bookshelf
— Cabel Sasser (@cabel.panic.com) July 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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"Hundreds of illegitimate donation bins scattered across San Jose"
NBC:
San Jose passed an ordinance years ago limiting donation bins and requiring permits, but officials said enforcement has lagged, allowing unapproved bins to multiply. They said it’s now unclear whether any permitted donation bins are even operating in the city
Vote for Berkeley Public Library's new mascot
108 contestants (they all had to incorporate fiber--"Creative use of fabric, yarn, thread, textile scraps, stuffing, and other textile elements is encouraged")
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