1. A history of a textile that has a specific word for it? My kind of article. A history of moquette.

 

2. Yes to having lots of interests (and not needing to be good at any of them):

 

3. The newest coach at the gym can deadlift some ridiculous amount (600-something pounds) and taught me a cue to help with the initial pull off the ground. 185 went up EASY yesterday!