Weekend Links 8-7-20

It's been another interesting week. Today's post contains quite the assortment of interesting links. Hope you enjoy.

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Gary Larson had started creating new editions of The Far Side cartoon. The world has changed a lot since Larson stopped drawing the comic. Can the new version adapt to our new world? 

Here's an interesting list of defunct Disney rides. I actually remember some of these from my first visit to Walt Disney World many, many years ago. 

John Donaldson may not be a household name but if you look closely at his record he deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. 

Hard to believe that The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy turns 42(!) this year. Here are some fun facts to celebrate. 

Netflix has announced they are going to create a series based on the beloved C. S. Lewis series The Chronicles of Narnia. Here are some things to be simultaneously hopeful and concerned about in the new adaptation. 

The incredible story of Henrietta Lacks. Hard to believe now that she received no credit for her contribution to medicine. Related: a 2010 interview with the author who brought her story to light and turned it into a bestselling book. 

These are difficult times for many of us. But some would argue that it is a time of great distraction. Some practical tips on how to deal with these difficult times. 

Ranking the best caper movies of all time. I haven't seen all of these movies so I can't full attest to the rankings though a number of my favorites did make the list. I have no argument at all with the film ranked #1. 

Finally, why P. G. Wodehouse is the perfect antidote to the pandemic. 

Weekend Links 11-24-17

A few articles of interest I found for your weekend perusal:

The recent news cycles have been dominated with stories about sexual harassment and other inappropriate behaviors among elected officials, powerful individuals, and political candidates. Especially when it comes to politics the issue can present difficult choices to Christians. Marvin Olasky shares some valuable insight on the message our choices send to future generations.

These news stories have sparked a debate about the so-called Billy Graham rule. This discussion (on Twitter no less) is one of the most interesting and helpful discussions on the subject I have read.

One possible political solution to the problem of unqualified U. S. Senate candidates is a repeal of the 17th Amendment.

Stephen Mansfield helpfully explains why many evangelicals decided to vote for Donald Trump as President. 

Many conservatives who argued in favor of Trump's election used the Supreme Court as an argument for supporting him. David French warns of the dangers of obsessing over the Court.

Related: Senator Ben Sasse warned this week against the dangers of political idolatry.

Last week marked the premiere of the new film adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Here's a list of nine other novels for those who are new to her work.

Finally, a 97 year-old World War II veteran shares about his service as a code breaker during the war. It's fascinating stuff.