The Betacantrips Travelogue

Brilliant. Thanks Beekums. Source:

Pret A Manger is a sandwich shop. Paul McCrudden is an eater of sandwiches. The relationship seems uncomplicated. It probably was, at least until Mr. McCrudden decided to log all of his activity for six weeks and then send invoices for the time he spent interacting with brands. Some might call this an interesting social experiment. Others, a dick move. All we know is that Pret A Manger decided to pay him, and the letter they sent is hilarious. Oh, and the check is nice too.

File under: the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled; the Kindle; and also that fabulous cover of the Reading Rainbow theme song by 8bit bEtty. Thanks Adam!

After 26 years, the beloved children’s show hosted by LeVar Burton will disappear from the airwaves. Today, educational funding favors programs that teach kids how to read, rather than why to read.

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