Issue 13 | Atlas of Musings

Atlas of Musings
Mar 16
2 min read

Curating intrigue, wonder, and the will to live

On this day in 1887, a groundhog in Pennsylvania was given the job of forecasting the weather and has been at it ever since. Happy Groundhog Day! Humans, always looking for signs in small places.

vibe check

In honour of our 13th edition (we’re just getting started), let’s dive into why poor number 13 got such a bad reputation.

→ Why the number 13 has been catching strays for centuries.

small fact, big feeling

Trees send signals through underground fungal networks to warn each other about insects and drought. A silent group chat dedicated entirely to survival and mutual aid.

→ The original worldwide web that’s been meeting beneath your feet for millennia.

some cool art

Tahlia Stanton’s work feels like someone managed to bottle sunlight. It’s bright & playful, but quietly emotional. Her work beckons you to celebrate absolutely everything.

→ Art that looks like it believes in you.

linguistic oddity

Spill the Beans: Possibly derived from ancient voting systems where beans were used as ballots. If someone knocked over the container, the secret vote was revealed.

→ The surprisingly political history of “spill the tea’s” older cousin.

a writing prompt

A sparrow catalogues its day flying over New York City.

→ Feeling brave? Tag us on IG if you post it.

dream house alert

Less structure and more swoon-inducing daydream, this Capri villa serves sweeping ocean views, a lush private garden, and arches for daaaaays.

→ See the palace on the edge of the world, for an undisclosed price.

the free shelf

Because capitalism is exhausting and your budget deserves a break.

→ This week’s gem: The Museum of Endangered Sounds An audio museum of sounds that are disappearing — dial-up modems, VHS rewinds, old cash registers. Nostalgia for the ears.