Friday, March 27 2020

13 Random Facts About Columbus That Will Get You Thinking ‍🤯

March 27, 2020

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

I know that for some of us, the days of the week have lost their meaning a little bit. But I, for one, am so glad it's the weekend. My husband and I are planning on using this time to tackle some projects around the house. This weekend we are finally getting around to a mini bedroom makeover that we've been putting off for months. This is one instance where I whole-heartedly believe that my procrastination has paid off. But before we get into all of the weekend chores (aka ways to pass the time until we can return to regular life), let's treat ourselves to a temporary distraction. I know you all love learning fun facts about Columbus, so I won't keep you waiting too much longer. Think of how popular you'll be in your quarantine group chats with this knowledge in your back pocket!

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

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We're starting to get our first real look at how the steps Ohio has taken to flatten the curve are working out. The data is promising and we have absolutely made a difference, but that doesn't mean we should relent any time soon. The surge of patients that Dr. Acton talks about in the daily briefings is still coming. All we can do is prevent that surge from growing too large.

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Please, if you do nothing else, take 30 seconds to watch this video of Sen. Sherrod Brown's pets freaking out over his return home from Washington D.C. It's utter and uncontained joy. 

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Cooper Stadium has been sitting abandoned for entirely too long. We decided to think of the most outrageous things that could fill the empty space, and we've come up with some doozies. 

Talking Points ❤️ 

Post-Pandemic To-Do List 🍗

Yes, I know, it's probably too early to be thinking of what I'm going to do when it's safe to venture out, but I'm going to go ahead and start a list (it helps that I can say it's for work.) One thing I want to try is this fried chicken that's only made in two locations: Serbia and Barberton, Ohio. Barberton is a little bit of a drive (it's near Akron) but check out these photos and tell me it doesn't look worth it? It's supposedly good enough that it's made some call Ohio the "Fried Chicken Capital Of The World" and the story behind it is super interesting.

(Atlas Obscura)

Weird Twitter 📚

I somehow had no idea The Book Loft's Twitter was so weirdly bizarre, but thanks to this Alive profile now I do and I'm better for it. There's some legitimately bizarre stuff happening over there that I think you'll enjoy reading about, but I personally had an out of body experience when I read about the possum. 

(Alive)

Quick Hits ❤️

The Columbus skyline made an appearance on South Park, and

..... Breakfast With Nick

which is so good, and let's be real you deserve donuts right now, we all do ..... this look at High St. in 1994

, even if you think you remember how different it used to be ..... Nationwide and city leaders I'm sure would prefer the coronavirus not exist, but the timing was somewhat fortuitous for them given it pushed this

off of everyone's radar. 

Weather:

61 and cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

Pollen:

Moderate (Tree)

GCAC

Ever come to tears or belly laughed during a performance, left an exhibition feeling thoughtful, calmed your anxiety by reading a poem? Now is the time to say thank you. Donate to the Emergency Relief Fund for Franklin County Artists. 

Today's Photo 🤳

Loving this photo of Gravity in Franklinton. That building was made to be photographed at night!

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- Chelsea