It doesn’t even matter all that much what 101 things you list. I like the idea of pausing and thinking about all the things humanity has created that we take for granted, but that are actually quite fantastic. Like the alcohol-free IPA I’m drinking as I write this.

From Weekly Filet #484, in April 2024.

101 Things We Take For Granted

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