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Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 257th chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.
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SpaceX is one of the most anticipated IPOs of our time. This thread breaks down their IPO filing. Interesting read.
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The Short Read 📝
Inside the mind of Eileen Gu, Winter Olympics superstar - by Charolette Harpur
Eileen Gu successfully defended her Olympic halfpipe gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, becoming the most decorated freestyle skier in history. The American-born 22-year-old, who represents China, describes skiing as an intensely honest, revealing experience — 30 seconds of flow state where she escapes the constant scrutiny surrounding her dual nationality. After stumbling on her first run, she rallied to win with her second and third attempts.
Off the slopes, Gu remains a polarising figure; a Wall Street Journal report revealed she received millions from Beijing's sports bureau. She balances Stanford studies, modelling, and fashion design while insisting that representing China maximises her global impact, citing 350 million new snow-sport participants since 2022. The profile ends on a vulnerable note: Gu learned her grandmother had died during the Games. Read more…
The Long Read 📜
Statins and Strength - by Cremieux Recueil
Many people claim that statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) make them weaker, but this article argues that isn't actually true. The best study on this topic gave 420 people either a high-dose statin or a sugar pill for six months and found no real difference in muscle strength or fitness between the two groups.
Other studies either had flaws or reached the same conclusion. The author also looked at genetic evidence: people whose genes naturally mimic the effect of taking statins their whole lives don't show any loss of strength or fitness either. The most likely explanation for why some people feel weaker on statins is the "nocebo effect"—essentially, if you expect a drug to cause side effects, your mind can make you experience them, even when there's no physical cause. Read more…
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