Matt Alldian

Explore the list of 25 scariest science experiments, including MK-ULTRA and other controversial studies. via Cheap Talk

Delta Airlines is testing a system for passengers to sell tickets back through an auction, which this blog says could lead to more overbooked flights. via Cheap Talk.

A stock tip claiming 7.5% returns in a month is met with skepticism in the comments of this blog post from Cheap Talk.

David Henderson shares an article arguing against "buying local" because energy spent on transporting food is less significant than other factors. via Econlib

Jason Kottke shares a showcase of visual effects created by Brainstorm Digital for HBO's Boardwalk Empire. via kottke.org

CNN Money translated stock market data from 2010 into music, using daily closing price to determine the pitch and trading volume to dictate the loudness. via FlowingData

An inquisitive, cynical blogger discusses a New York Times article about economists considering an ethics code, arguing that all professions should be transparent about funding.

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This comic is about a person who buys cheap speakers and their friend who mocks them for it. via xkcd

The website malldian.wordpress.com is no longer accessible, as the authors decided to delete it. via The source of this content is WordPress.com.

Originally broadcast by the BBC in 2010, "The Joy of Stats" documentary hosted by Hans Rosling explores the exciting world of statistics and data visualization. via FlowingData

Jason Kottke posts a link to Fimoculous' mega list of best-of lists for 2010, encompassing numerous categories.

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