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Trains evoke all kinds of nostalgic memories of trips through Europe and Alfred Hitchcock movies, but as America supposedly suits up for the era of high-speed rail (great idea, but you’ll forgive us for doubting that it will ever actually happen), it’s probably about time we got our train knowledge in order.
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As you’re likely aware, America has an eating problem. Or, more accurately, lots of eating problems. More evidence of this comes to us today via TreeHugger, whose listicle of 7 Foods Banned in Europe Still Available in the U.S. outlines some disastrous food production practices that should be banned (or, better, un-invented). One we didn’t [...]

The slow, painful death of the airline industry spells great things for rail networks everywhere (even the one just proposed in California). No better time, then, to follow the green transporters at TreeHugger on a tour of the latest innovations in high-speed trains. So throw away that frequent flyer card, and get a glimpse of [...]

With recent news that the Arrested Development movie is really happening, we dedicated and delighted fans pass along this list from Unreality: The 8 Best Recurring Arrested Development Jokes. Hitting most of the repeat-viewer-rewarding high-notes, Unreality blogger Sub-Zero still makes some questionable picks:
6. Gob’s “Final Countdown” opening

Shouldn’t this be around number 2? There’s not much [...]

It began with H&M–the inexpensive Swedish clothing retailer was such a success in Europe that it opened up stores Stateside. Foreign fashion, once considered an extravagance, is now more than couturiers and bespoke suiting–tons of affordable, international shops have made a splash in the USA. High fashion approves, too, with progressive labels designing [...]