Things didn’t look good for Lil Bub. She was a rescue cat with osteopetrosis who seemed destined for a humane euthanasia. That was two years ago. Today, Lil Bub has become a dominant player in the extremely competitive world of cute Internet cats. Here’s a look at how she’s building her empire.

+ It’s Friday the 13th. Gizmodo explains why people think this day is so unlucky. Even if you’re not concerned about such superstitions, you might pause before getting on a Friday the 13th flight 666 to HEL.

+ This is what a music festival looks like, the morning after. That’s about how my kitchen will look a few hours after our family breaks the Yom Kippur fast this weekend.