I managed to carve out some time to go back to my toilet project yesterday and got everything worked out. I joked about it, but the relief I feel now illustrates how much my initial failure hurt my ego. During my previous effort I managed to ruin one of the rubber washers for the tank attachment to the seat, so the project couldn't continue without replacing that. The hardware store actually had a Kohler-branded gasket kit, so it's almost good news that this sent me looking for that, because it worked much better than the "universal" gasket I tried at first. But after getting the tank properly attached a small leak from the water intake remained. I tried cleaning the seal but it still dripped. So ignoring professional plumbing advice, I used some Teflon tape on the threads. This is supposed to be a pressure seal, but I think the male and female ends don't match up the same way internally as they did with the previous toilet guts. Taping the threads worked fine, and all is well. Now I just need to figure out if I think this tape hack is a problem and I should still replace the feed line, or just be happy that it's all working. In the meantime, I'm pretty pleased with my installation, as it looks like new, and the flushing action that used to feel like something would break now is as smooth as butter. So best Teflon tape practices aside, this has restored some of my self-respect.

Obituary: Patti Yasutake Dead- 'Beef' And 'Star Trek' Actress Was 70 - Deadline.
Obituary: Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO and Influential Google Exec, Dies at 56.

Self-respecting Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Brunch Links

• 'Inside the Mind of a Dog' screening in Vermont aims for world record. Thanks brother19.
• 'Incredibles 3' Is Happening, With Brad Bird Returning - Deadline.

Story

• Plymouth fisherman lands first 'lost' Lego shark off Cornwall - BBC. You're gonna need a smaller boat. Thanks brother19.

Science

• The FDA Just Rejected a Bid for MDMA to Treat PTSD - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).

Media
Thanks RedEye9.

• Deadpool and Wolverine - Please Silence Your Phone [PSA]. Thanks Reddit.
• Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along - Official Trailer - Disney+.
• The Best and Worst Supermarket Chicken Broths - The Taste Test.
• Are Chainless Belt Gears The Future of Bicycle Drivetrains?

Creature Features

• It's not the size of the dog... Thanks VideoSift.
• Hot-tempered corgi won't stop bickering with a ceiling fan (video) - Boing Boing. Corgi mix at best.

The Funnies

• The Apparently Kid- 10 Years Later. Thanks RedEye9.