For the first time in a century, the Holy Land has no chief rabbi (RNS) — In a historic moment, Israel’s two chief rabbis, David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef, left office on Sunday with no clear successors elected in their stead, leaving the posts vacant for the first time since the 1920s.  The post For the first time in a century, the Holy Land has no chief rabbi appeared first on Religion News Service.

How the Midwest Floods Nearly Took Out a Century-Old Dam Many American dams are aging and in need of serious repairs. Climate change only makes the problem more urgent.

Bugatti Tourbillon V16 Hybrid Hypercar Is Designed To Still Be Timeless Next Century Twenty years after the game-changing Bugatti Veyron entered production and eight years after the Chiron was unveiled, it’s time for a new Bugatti, and the French brand’s latest hypercar is unlike anything that’s come before it. Enter the Bugatti Tourbillon. Powered by a new V16 plug-in-hybrid powertrain, built on a… Read more…

Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane to Star in Golden Girls-Like Sitcom, “Mid-Century Modern” submitted by /u/klutzysunshine

He’s a 22nd Century Man: An Oral History of ‘Phil of the Future’ submitted by /u/indig0sixalpha

In Vermont, a Glimpse of a Plant Last Seen a Century Ago “Are you sitting down?” Vermont’s state botanist asked a fellow plant expert after spotting false mermaid-weed last month.

Could someone recommend me photographers who covered the US labor movement in the early twentieth century? EDIT: looking for people who were active like 1900-1950 submitted by /u/Imaginary_March_6804

Mid-century wood and stone retreat with a view at Crockett Cove originally designed by Emily Muir, Down East Maine. submitted by /u/ManiaforBeatles

The Hottest Olympic Rivalry Adds a New Layer in the ‘Mile of the Century’ The superstar runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen declared he had no equal in the mile. Then, Britain’s Josh Kerr beat him.

Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare? As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable.

An unusual XIV century church, near Knjaževac, Serbia submitted by /u/Porodicnostablo

I drew (handmade) a very charming and cozy century house in Belmont (MA)! submitted by /u/Lau-art

King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man submitted by /u/g0thnerd

My Mid-Century Studio submitted by /u/01johnnycomelately10

How to make a couch like this fit into a mid century type look? submitted by /u/whistlewink

Israel’s Strikes on Gaza Are Some of the Most Intense This Century In the 19 days since Hamas attacked Israel, the Israeli military says it has struck more than 7,000 targets in Gaza. Palestinians accuse Israel of indiscriminately targeting civilians, but Israel officials say the strikes are aimed at eroding military infrastructure.

18th century wooden church, Serbia submitted by /u/Porodicnostablo

My pup all cozy in my mid century modern living/dining room. submitted by /u/ezermuse

Reliability of Mid-Century Modern Furniture Stores My wife and I are looking to purchase mid-century modern furniture. However, we need several new, big pieces (new bedroom set, couches, etc.) which are all obviously significant expenses and we want to be sure that we’re getting good, quality products and value for our money. We’ve been looking at the following stores: Crate and Barrel West Elm…

Ours Is the Least Artistically Innovative Century in 500 Years A Times critic argues that 21st-century culture is likely to be forgotten. But it’s not as bad as it sounds.