Matt Alldian

Jason Kottke shares a piece by Errol Morris about photos of George W. Bush through interviews with three photographers and the stories behind their favorite images. via kottke.org

New research suggests that simply touching an item while shopping can lead to a sense of ownership, making you willing to pay more for it.

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You can watch videos of presidential inaugurations from 1901-2005. via kottke.org

Powerful Americans are the subject of LittleSis, a website that tracks the connections of politicians and CEOs. You can explore profiles of people like Barack Obama and Michael Bloomberg, and see how they're connected.

This article uses a Burger King promotion as a jumping-off point to discuss the difficulty of valuing Facebook, ultimately concluding that its value is tied to its network effect and the increasing number of users and connections.

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Jason Kottke rounds up his favorite links from 2008, featuring topics like games, photography, and more. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares some of his favorite posts from 2008, covering topics such as single-serving websites and the final season of The Wire. via kottke.org

Twitter users joked about a potential baby boom in late July 2009 due to increased sexual activity on election night following Barack Obama's 2008 victory. The playful speculation included discussions of "Obama babies" and quips about the president-elect "getting laid in a big way." via kottke.org

Jason Kottke finds it crazy that the Electoral College makes it possible to win the presidency with only 22% of the electorate's support. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a list of skills from Popular Mechanics and notes that his father taught him many of them. via kottke.org

Photos show the process of distressing jeans for high-end designers at a Kentucky denim factory. via kottke.org