Hey! It’s time again for five things I find Interesting, unusual and potentially actionable!

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A Timely Reminder – With fascism rearing its ugly head again, this speech from a movie is a great read. The Great Dictator is a 1940 American anti-war, political satire film that was written, directed, produced, scored by, and starring British comedian Charlie Chaplin.

Building Community – One of the ways demagogues gain power is to divide us. Fight back… by building community. Here’s 12 things you can do.

A Very Big Hole – Researchers think they may have found the world’s largest “impact structure” (translation: a place where a big rock smacked us hard) in Australia.

Foley Sounds – How do you make it sound like a monster is being stabbed with a sword without, you know, actually stabbing a monster with a sword? Foley sounds! This short piece delves into how they make video game sound effects.

The Secret to Happiness – How about a reverse bucket list? According to this professor, being happy might come down to learning what to take away from, instead of add to, your life.

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