Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Giant ancient sloths, Netflix weed, ditching Columbus Day and more in our look at the web

1. A Menagerie of 13,000-Year-Old Life In the low oxygen waters of a deep pit inside a cave known as Hoyo Negro (“Black Hole”), scientists have not only found the 13,000-year-old remains of a female body but also the skeletons of saber-toothed cats, elephant-like animals called gomphotheres, giant sloths, and other wild creatures. The human, referred to as Naia, “is the oldest, most complete human …

The All-New Bentley Continental GT

Power, tech and luxury meet in the 2019 model

Today Bentley announced the third generation of their Continental GT with design refinements, technology upgrades and a lot more power. The 2019 model is unmistakably an evolution of the previous generation, with a low and wide stance accentuated by voluptuous hips. A more linear slope from the roof to the rear and sleeker taillights create a more contemporary feel, as does the flush and fluid …

Tesla Model X SUV Faster Than a $500K Lamborghini

It’s long been noted that the Tesla Model X SUV carries tremendous, almost unexpected speed. But to see the new Model X P100D Ludicrous SUV drag race a Lamborghini Aventador SV—and set a world record for the quickest SUV on the planet—is still quite stunning. Over the 1/4 mile race, the Tesla started off with undeniably impressive and smooth force. It’s also fascinating to consider …