Matt Alldian

Learn more about anti-endorsement contracts. via Blogger

This blog post shares a humorous purported album review of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" that was initially attributed to Ghostface Killah, though later updated to clarify that it was not actually written by him. via kottke.org

Research suggests a possible “agreeable gap” in earnings, with a series of studies published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology indicating that disagreeable men have higher earnings than agreeable men.

Beer Table Pantry is now open in Grand Central. via @MidtownLunch

Daniel Hamermesh's new book explores the economics of beauty, examining its impact on careers, relationships, and finances. via @freakonomics

This article on Dappered explores stylish and functional cotton belts, including a pricey Lacoste option and a budget-friendly alternative from Toneka. via Dappered

A new study finds cultural differences in how people respond to their bosses: Chinese participants recognized their boss's face faster than their own, while Americans didn't. via Freakonomics

Freakonomics Radio visited D.G. Yuengling & Son, America's oldest brewery, to talk with fifth-generation CEO Dick Yuengling for their "The Church of Scionology" episode. via Freakonomics

Hipster Ipsum offers placeholder text with a "hipster" twist, including buzzwords like "organic" and "Williamsburg." via @dansays

An app review humorously highlights the difficulty of providing accurate and timely warnings, even for something as serious as a tornado. via xkcd.com

Unusual plastic surgery requirements and trends are examined from around the world, like North Korea requiring waitresses to have eyelid surgery to appear more "Western." via Mental Floss

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