Fathom's Favorite Links: Soviet Hydrofoils That Look Like Robot Catfish (04/23/2016)

What we're clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.

I can't believe these Russian river rockets were ever real things. Essentially hydrofoils that look like robot catfish, they went out of production after the fall of the Soviet Union. And I can't decide if that's a good thing or not. – Daniel, editorial assistant

It finally feels like spring in New York City, which means I'm on the lookout for fun things to do outdoors. First up: Cornelia Parker's new commission for the Met's rooftop garden. – Berit, editor

I'm just back from a three-day sail down the Peruvian Amazon with Aqua Expeditions. Imagine my delight that at the Brazilian end of the river, a massive new coral reef has been discovered. – Pavia, CEO

Best news I've heard all week: Tubman replaces Andrew Jackson on the $20. There's a neat record of an interaction Tubman had with an abolitionist and a twenty dollar bill, from a biography written in 1869 (you can see a scan of it here)! – Jeralyn, editorial director

Worst news I've heard all week: mythical, magical, Prince passes away. Numero Group's Minneapolis sound historian reflects on how it's easier to comprehend the legendary musician's death than it is to understand his supernatural life. – Jeralyn

I'm still deciding if this T-shirt with 40 icons (meant to help communicate regardless of language) is kinda dumb or pure genius. – Becky, assistant editor

We all know Cuba is Communist. But only some of us are aware of the country's private sector. This short video from The Atlantic takes you underground. – Daniel

Been thinking of trip to Vienna just to stay at one of the Weitzer Hotels to get a copy of this newspaper. – Becky

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Fathom s Favorite Links: Soviet Hydrofoils That Look Like Robot Catfish (04/23/2016)

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