Greetings, knowing human, 

We're rapidly approaching the midway point of 2025. Hope you've had a good one so far. 

This week, we have the great oil sniffer hoax, AI reacting to being AI, Nike's original 1977 manifesto, the ultimate productivity technique and 10 ways to get your finances under control. 

Time to pause for 10 mins, grab a hot drink and learn something new. 

As always, big love,

Chris & the 42courses team x 

How To Remember What You Read. Frustrated by the fact that you can't retain all the great stuff you read? Here's how to solve that problem. 

Is This The Ultimate Productivity Hack? Want to know the secret to getting more done? Then read on. 

Nike's Original Manifesto. The philosophy behind the $90 billion sportsware company. From 1977. 

Top 10 Personal Finance Tips. Get your finances under control with these helpful pointers. 

• 1959 – The Auckland Harbour Bridge opens in Auckland, New Zealand. 🌉
   
• 1967 - American motorcycle daredevil Robert Evel Knievel's motorcycle jumps over 16 automobiles in Gardena, California. 🏍️ 
   
• 1968 – The Beatles begin work on their only double album, "The Beatles"- popularly known as "The White Album". 🎵
   
• 1975 – European Space Agency formed. 
   
• 1982 – Spain becomes the 16th member of NATO 🇪🇸
   
• 1987 – Phillips unveils Compact Disc Video format. 🎥
   
• 2003 - The animated film "Finding Nemo," directed by Andrew Stanton and starring Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres, premieres in the United States and Canada. 🐟