Thu. 03/24 - You're Not Actually Laughing, lol

<p><strong><em>The origin and fascinating evolution of “lol.” Plus, it turns out the speed of sound on Mars is different and weirder than anticipated. And some of the researchers behind the discovery of Captain Shackleton’s lost ship are developing a sort of Google Maps for arctic waters.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at <a href="http://shopify.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shopify.com/kottke</a></li><li>Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/goodnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed.com/goodnews</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/akvqgk/why-we-use-lol-so-much" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why We Use “lol” So Much</a> (Vice)</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/we-now-know-the-speed-of-sound-on-mars-thanks-to-perseverance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Speed of Sound on Mars Is Strangely Different, Scientists Reveal</a> (Science Alert)</li><li><a href="https://www.ridehome.info/show/kottke-ride-home/thu-0218-improving-twitter-with-an-1800s-etiquette-handbook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode about Perseverance's microphones</a> (Kottke Ride Home)</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/shackletons-endurance-antarctic-google-maps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scientists that found Shackleton's lost ship are developing a 'Google Maps for the Antarctic'</a> (BBC Science Focus)</li><li><a href="https://www.ridehome.info/show/kottke-ride-home/wed-0309-why-has-z-become-a-pro-war-symbol/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode about the discovery of Ernest Shackleeton's ship</a> (Kottke Ride Home)</li><li><a href="https://kottke.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kottke.Org</a></li><li><a href="http://twitter.com/jackisnotabird" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jackson Bird on Twitter</a></li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy