A Man, a Treadmill, and 24 Very Long Hours

Another day, another reminder that the world has a sense of humor , dry, odd, and rarely subtle. Coming up: endurance taken to strange places and a financial oops that briefly rewrote the meaning of “fat finger.” Settle in. — Doug Marlowe

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A Man, a Treadmill, and 24 Very Long Hours

A Brazilian endurance athlete decided the open road was overrated and ran on a treadmill for a full day. Yes, twenty, four hours, staring at the same wall and going nowhere fast. It earned him another Guinness World Record, which is both impressive and slightly concerning. The feat matters mostly as proof that boredom, like gravity, can be overcome with enough stubbornness. It also raises a quiet question: just because we can, does that mean we should?

A South Korean crypto exchange accidentally sent out more than $40 billion in bitcoin to users. For a brief moment, many people woke up much richer than planned. The firm reversed course within minutes, but not before the market wobbled and a few jaws dropped. It matters because it highlights how fragile trust can be in digital finance. Mostly, it reminds us that even high-tech systems are still run by humans with keyboards.

That’s the roundup, small moments, big lessons, and plenty of reasons to shake your head with a smile. If one of these stuck with you, or if you’ve spotted the next head-turner, hit reply. I’m always listening. — Doug