Today’s links feature “worldly” affairs.
subway
Watch Out, Burger Giants: Starbucks Now the Number-Three Restaurant Chain
Maybe, just maybe, America is holding off the burgers a little. Of course, we are more than happy to replace the beef with a shot—or two—of caffeine.
Tokyo: Bicycles Sell Out as Stranded Commuters Turn to Pedal Power
The hurried city slowed to a mechanical standstill Friday. Most workers curled up in their cubicles to wait out the post-earthquake public transport freeze. Those who didn’t likely took the long way home on a new set of wheels.
Super-Size No Longer: Subway Surpasses McDonald’s as World’s Largest Restaurant Chain
Those ubiquitous golden arches have been eclipsed by the dawn of five-dollar footlongs.
Pizza Hut Re-Opens in Afghanistan, Soldiers Satisfy Year-Long Pepperoni Cravings
In what is surely one of his most popular moves as commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus brings the Pepperoni Lover’s Pizza back to Kabul.
Slithering on the Subway: Snake Reunited With Owner After Getting Loose on Boston Train
NewsFeed is surprised it took almost a month to find Penelope the Boa. Shrieks from terrified passengers should have quickly located her.
Shocking NYC Subway Rat Video: Some Say It’s Staged, But New Yorkers Know Better
Blizzards, terrorism, rats climbing on train passengers! We just don’t get why everyone doesn’t want to move here.
Commuters Show Some Leg for Improv Everywhere’s No Pants Subway Ride
Did you notice a crowd of pantsless youths commuting around your city yesterday? No, that wasn’t a bad dream.
Improv Everywhere Puts Star Wars on the Subway
Need a good read for your evening commute? Princess Leia’s pick – Galactic Rebellion for Dummies. Her reading time was interrupted, though, when stormtroopers and Darth Vader joined her subway car. Video at TheDailyWh.at.
Normal Rush Hour in Chicago After Sunday’s Fire
A dangerous fire in the Chicago subway on Sunday didn’t impact Monday’s commute.
Internet Wins: Subway to Tessellate Cheese?
They couldn’t get Ron Paul elected, but the Internet can get you a better sandwich. You’re welcome, world.