Why The Star Trek Universe is Secretly Horrifying | Cracked.com
I disagree with some of their points, but I have always acknowledged that the Federation is a sometimes creepy benevolent military dictatorship that only seems to have room for soldiers, scientists, or colonists.
Working against time, Wellington team keeps old MBTA cars in service - Metro - The Boston Globe
Pretty amazing how long they can keep these trains running. I hope the Orange Line gets a Blue-style update soon... but it sounds like the Green Line extension has priority.