Wednesday Links: Lindbergh Baby Edition
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Written By Reprise Media | March 1, 2006 | Share This
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Seventy-six years ago today the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped from his home and eventually murdered. Even though the killer was ultimately caught, the controversy continues to this day, with stories like these of a man who claims to be the original (and very much alive) Lindbergh baby.
Now that you’ve gotten your history lesson for the day, why not check out these Wednesday links?
The Shakes Are The Worst Part: Lockergnome founder and TechTV guru Chris Pirillo is attempting to go two weeks without using Google.
For the Know-It-All on the Go: Next time some egghead challenges your knowledge of 18th Century French literature, whip out your Wikipedia-enabled iPod and show them which nerd’s boss.
Land of the Rising One Wired reporter Momus shows us why collectivist cultures like Japan are better suited for singles. Read the article here and then continue wallowing in your own despair.
Wish You Were Here, Past thru Present Techdirt points to an article highlighting the similarities between text messaging and late 19th century postcards. BTW, in addition to drunk frat boys and cats in costumes, this is one of those areas where Flickr has an extensive photo pool.
Brother, Can You Spare a Blog? Cybermancer of “View From the Sidewalk”, a blog devoted to homeless issues is doing more than spewing empty political platitudes about the homeless experience - he’s living it.
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