>> For cyclists with wanderlust: A family of four’s been biking for 3 years over two continents; the two kids aim to become Guinness World Record holders for “Youngest Person to Cycle the Pan-America Highway.”

I wish this Salon piece — written by the mom of the family — focused more on the adventure itself than a defense of her parenting decisions. Luckily, the family also keeps a blog: Family on Bikes. Earlier: Radical uncluttering: Getting rid of stuff in search of new adventures.

>> For the water-wise: Wondered how waterless urinals work? I have — because I’ve never seen one. They don’t have them in the ladies’ rooms! Wired gets to the down and dirty details of male pee disposal — and the plumbers-versus-environmentalists fight behind the still-newish water-wise tech — in a feature article, titled Pissing Match. Relatedly, aren’t the restrooms at Santa Monica Pier great? Give it your vote as America’s Best Restroom.

>> For eco-foodies: Did you know that the USDA started a Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative last fall? Aimee Whitteman’s feature article in Edible San Francisco (digital reader; pg. 12) gives you the lowdown: “Clearly, the KYF initiative isn’t just about getting to know your farmer, but an opportunity for transparency both hinside the USDA and in the department’s dealings with the American people.”

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