Beach or lake? If you answered the latter, Thrillist has a list for you. The outlet describes lake life as “a mindset, a stress-melting escape near the water that has you glancing at prices as you pass the town’s Main Street real estate office,” and we couldn’t agree more. Check out its top picks for America’s greatest lake towns (and let us know if your favorite made the list — this writer’s did).
If your partner’s tossing and turning or constant cover-hogging is keeping you up at night, the Scandinavian sleep method could be your ticket to better quality shut-eye. Widely practiced in countries like Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, the method involves sharing the same bed, but with separate duvets. Proponents say it’s a good alternative to a sleep divorce — in which partners sleep in separate beds — allowing you to keep your sweetheart close without sacrificing z’s. “I’m actually a big fan of [this trend] as long as both parties are on board,” Ellen Wermter, a sleep medicine specialist and Better Sleep Council representative, told CBS News. “It’s really nice to sleep with a partner, but certainly we know that the other person can cause disruptions in your sleep, just naturally.” The method, recently popularized in the U.S. by a viral TikTok video, won’t quiet your partner’s snores. However, it can give you the autonomy to personalize your bedding, control your temperature, and move freely without disturbing your loved one, which could mean better sleep for you both.
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An ancient Roman laundry facility, or fullonica, was recently uncovered near Vatican City in Italy. Archaeologists found the 1,700-year-old ruins during excavations of the Piazza Pia underpass, which is being modernized to prepare for more pedestrian activity. The findings offer a look at the day-to-day lives of Romans living almost two millennia ago. A series of tubs for soaking clothes and tanks for washing and rinsing them were unearthed. Those and other artifacts will be relocated to the Gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo-Mole Adriana Park and nearby National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo, and the site will be virtually reconstructed in 3D. “I must say that when they informed me what had happened and when I saw the photo of the discovery, I felt quite moved,” Archbishop Rino Fisichella said at a press conference on June 14. He added, “The discovery of an ancient Roman laundry took me back in time,” noting that the fullonica was “the meeting place of the people, especially the women, of the time.”
Humanity
High School Grad Crowned 2024 Doodle for Google Contest Winner
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What’s your wish for the next 25 years? Chances are, you’re hoping for some changes — perhaps a better job, a new home, or the opportunity to travel more — but want other things to stay the same. Such is also the case for Maisie Derlega, a recent high school graduate whose illustrative and heartwarming answer to that question earned her the title of the 2024 Doodle for Google winner. For this year’s competition, Google asked K-12 students nationwide to interpret the prompt, “My wish for the next 25 years…” for the chance to be featured on the search engine’s homepage, plus a $55,000 college scholarship. Derlega’s artwork, titled “Family Dinner,” was one of tens of thousands of submissions. “My dad is a chef, and so food and dinner tables have always been a safe space for bonding with the people who are important to me,” she said in an interview with Google. “I have so much I wish for in the future, but I wanted my wish to be something I have the power to control. It is up to me to keep these people close, and I will.” Get a closer look at her Doodle and see the other finalists.
In Other News
Native American tribes commemorated the rare white buffalo born in Yellowstone National Park earlier this month, and revealed its name.
Inhaled insulin could be a viable alternative to injections for people with Type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.
A curator found a Roman-era bust of the Emperor Caligula that was missing for two centuries.
Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles home has been saved from demolition after being designated a historic cultural monument.
Heathrow Airport now has a live music stage, giving up-and-coming artists the chance to play for “an audience bigger than Glastonbury.”
Something We Love
Best Day Brewing NA Beer The world of nonalcoholic beer has come a long way from O’Doul’s. Though we’ll always respect the early innovators, Best Day’s NA beer is a step above, offering varieties like a Kolsch-style brew, a hazy IPA, and even a ginger-yuzu shandy. It’s true craft beer, just without the booze.
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Inspiring Story
Skating full speed ahead
With the 2024 X Games this weekend, it’s the perfect time to commemorate some of skateboarding’s greatest, including Judi Oyama. At 64 years old, the world champion is feeling as strong as ever as she gears up to compete in the World Skate Games in Rome this fall. “I take every day as a gift,” she said. Learn about her legacy.
This sea of red poppies is an example of how beautiful nature can be when humans let it run its course. A landowner in Norfolk, England, wanted to rewild their plot of land, so they plowed and harrowed it, and then simply let it be — with stunning results.
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