Syntax Study on US English

An interesting study on varieties of English in the US...might be something worth following!  I found myself relating to their main graphic immediately.  It's fascinating how we relate the way that we speak (syntax, ie: word order and use) with a certain place or situation.  The US is a big place, though.  I wonder how long an undertaking like this might take?!

One of the best stories of all time...

I'm not gonna' lie...this is probably one of the greatest stories of all time and the style it's written in is stellar, too.  It's the story of two strangers, brought together by fate and technology, from two separate cultures, on opposite sides of the world, over a stolen cellphone, who become insta-celebrities, and are finally able to meet in person, travel and experience one of their countries together and become best friends in the process.  The absolute BEST part of this story?  It's true.

Read it.  Seriously.  It might make you reconsider "losing" your cellphone.  Seriously, Matt--thanks for the share.  Really awesome.