Here's some stuff that has interested and amused me this week. Maybe some of it'll interest or amuse you.
The Mountain that Eats Men: A lengthy article at Walrus Magazine about living and dying in Potosí, Bolivia's infamous La Negra mine.
Flooding a McDonald's as Video Art: The UK based Architect's Journal previews a fascinating short film.
Gold: "The Web Series That Deals Double Damage" is a professionally produced, written, directed and (for the most part) acted series that should appeal to fans of The Guild and Kings of Kong. Sharp-eyed Colbert fans should notice a shout-out.
The Climbs of California: Specifically the cycling climbs on tap for the upcoming Tour of California, one of the finest spectacles in American sport. Some local elite riders put together this fascinating series of videos, graphs, and maps that hits at least three of my geek sweet spots.
And finally, a quote from someone whom I hope finds the peace in death he never found in letters.