Hacker NewsNov 14

Why I'm Learning Sumerian

https://mindthenerd.com/why-im-learning-sumerian-and-what-it-taught-me-about-hard-work-burnout-and-the-joy-of-doing-useless-things/

#HackerNews #WhyImLearningSumerian #LearningLanguages #AncientCivilizations #HardWork #JoyOfLearning #UselessThings

Why I’m Learning Sumerian, and What It Taught Me About Hard Work, Burnout, and the Joy of Doing Useless Things

After burning out on a massive project, I started learning Sumerian, a language no one’s spoken in 4,000 years. What began as a useless obsession turned into a lesson on meaning, burnout, and the quiet joy of doing hard things that don’t need to matter.

MIND THE NERD
Steve Dustcircle 🌹Feb 23, 2025

#top13 Most #UselessThings in Your #House That Are Just #WastingSpace

https://financebuzz.com/useless-things-in-your-house

13 Most Useless Things in Your House That Are Just Wasting Space

It may be time to declutter your home and get rid of those useless things that found their way into your living space.

FinanceBuzz
J 💫 🏴‍☠️ Feb 21, 2025

My PC mouse smells like last night's dinner, and that's good enough for me.

#UselessThings

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/asus-new-fragrance-mouse-is-a-wireless-mouse-that-also-smells/

Asus’ new “Fragrance Mouse” is a wireless mouse that also smells

Does your PC’s mouse smell like anything? The answer could soon be “yes.”…

Ars Technica
LineFeb 4, 2025
fleamarketfinds 2017

#fleamarket #batman #marcheauxpuces #thrifting #uselessthings #passionbrocante
essjaxMay 4, 2024

Show us your #UselessThings

(This was in my supermarket delivery. I didn't order it. What is it even FOR? Decaf ristretto??)

This account has movedJul 16, 2023
Got me thinking now about when you see a lone daddy long legs out of season. I almost feel sorry for those ones. That really is pointlessness plus. #UselessThings #Pointless