Snap Inc.'s early attempt to sell in-app purchases for Snapchat Lenses failed, leading them to make Lenses free and focus on advertising revenue instead.

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Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., has filed for an IPO seeking to raise $3 billion. via Techmeme

Freakonomics Radio assembles a panel of experts, including a two-time Super Bowl champ, to provide insights on the Super Bowl for both fanatics and newbies. via Freakonomics.

Snap Inc., parent company of Snapchat, filed to go public seeking to raise $3 billion. The company reported 161 million daily active users and made $1.05 average revenue per user in Q4 2016.

LinkedIn analyzed UK marketer profiles to identify the top 10 overused buzzwords, encouraging professionals to choose more impactful language. via The Drum.

Lyft is donating $1 million to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over four years. The company stated that the donation is in response to the executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Marcos Garcia of the afrobeat band Antibalas leads a new heavy psych band called Here Lies Man, whose debut album is described as what would happen "if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat." via Brooklyn Vegan.

Pascal's wager, the argument for believing in God due to the potential for eternal reward, was actually a product of increasing religious skepticism. via Nautilus

Some Silicon Valley figures are taking steps to prepare for potential disasters, according to a New Yorker article shared by Techmeme. via Techmeme

Find out more about the fastest way to turn around career burnout. via fastcompany.com

Jason Kottke shares a BBC radio program exploring successful policies from around the world, including math education in Shanghai, gun control in Japan, and energy in Costa Rica. via kottke.org

Food52 shares Lucinda Scala Quinn's tips for making spiced lentils and rice a meal prep staple with recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. via Food52.