Wolmania - Friday, July 30, 2021

Hello again.

Exciting (?) announcement: we're now accepting reader (e)mail. If you have feedback on the newsletter - something along the lines of "as usual, I agreed with this week's list, great job!" - please share it with me by replying to the newsletter email or just reaching out directly to jwolman at gmail.com (include "I agreed with this week's list" in the subject line).*

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Now, let's get to the good stuff.

Item 1: a link

Adam Ondra Is the World’s Most Accomplished Climber. He May Not Win an Olympic Medal.

Even if you, like me, have mostly checked out of Olympics fever this year, this extensive multimedia NYT feature about Adom Ondra is well worth your time. They've put together similar pieces on gold medal winner (as of yesterday) Sunisa Lee (gymnastics), Dalilah Muhammad (hurdles), and Simone Manuel (swimming).

Item 2: a list

United security question "What is your favorite type of music?" answers, ranked:

1. Ska [! -ed]
2. Bluegrass
3. Alternative rock
4. Pop
5. Jazz
6. Reggae
7. Classical
8. Hip hop
9. Rap
10. Blues
11. Classic rock
12. R&B
13. Country
14. Dance/electronic
15. Folk
16. Acoustic rock
17. New age
18. Gospel/Christian
19. Metal
20. Opera
21. Easy listening

Item 3: a media recommendation

I also highly recommend this one.

Item 4: a photograph

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend and see you next time.

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