054 - Tires

Kyle Scheuerle
July 11, 2024

Welcome!

Welcome to thirty-two eleven (”3211”). This newsletter will entail: 3 Reads, 2 Rabbit Holes, 1 Watch, and 1 Listen — 3/2/1/1. Detailing what I have been up to, on the internet.

3 reads:

1 - Random fact of the day: Airlines do not own any of the tires on their planes.

Why Airplane Tires Last Less Than 500 Landings

Airlines lease their tires from manufacturers essentially on a per-landing basis.

jalopnik.com/why-airplane-tires-last-less-than-500-landings-1851282309?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

2 - Small but mighty trucks are rising in popularity.

Move over, Ford and Chevy: Kei trucks are pulling up as customers opt for smaller, cheaper vehicles

The Japanese-made trucks have gained a cultlike following, attracting small-business owners seeking affordable alternatives to traditional pickup trucks.

www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/kei-trucks-are-gaining-popularity-us-small-size-low-prices-rcna156653?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew

3 - I recently finished the book Project Hail Mary, written by the author of The Martian. Soon to be a movie starring Ryan Gosling in 2026. I definitely recommend it for anyone looking for something different from the usual non-fiction, self-help genre (I often find myself in).

Project Hail Mary: A Novel

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING AND DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LORD AND PHIL MILLER

From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science.

HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal • “An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today

www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202

2 rabbit holes:

1 - 38 things Andrew Wilkinson has learned over the last 13,952 days of my his so far.

In January, I turned 38.
I'll probably die in about 17,824 days (ChatGPT's best guess).
Here's a list of 38 things I've learned over the last 13,952 days of my life so far:
1. If you're nice to someone, they'll probably be nice back.
2. Criticizing someone's ideas will only… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Andrew Wilkinson (@awilkinson)
5:08 PM • Mar 25, 2024

2 - Adrian Alfieri’s The Proof is a newsletter featuring ‘wellness advice from world-class founders.’ He has a section called Stacks, which organizes 30 product recommendations per founder across Essentials, Fitness, Nutrition, Newsletters, Books, and Sleep. Very interesting to dive into what products each founder uses daily.

Stacks | The Proof

www.theproofwellness.com/stacks

1 watch:

1 - Presumed Innocent on Apple TV.

Watch Presumed Innocent - Apple TV+

A horrific murder upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s Office when one of its own is suspected of the crime—leaving the accused fighting to keep …

tv.apple.com/us/show/presumed-innocent/umc.cmc.5hnqrhwtzt3esr7rb1wq2ppvn

1 listen:

1 - Salute & Sammy Virji - Peach VIP

Cheers,