2008

Astronauts are finding that trading in space involves bartering with everyday snacks! This has led to questions about whether money loses its value outside of Earth's atmosphere. via Marginal Revolution

GCC countries might be intentionally limiting oil extraction as an investment strategy, potentially explaining recent oil price trends. via Marginal REVOLUTION

New research suggests that being less punitive can lead to greater rewards in the long run. via Freakonomics

Lewis Hamilton topped the charts in Friday practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix, while David Coulthard's team was cleared to race after a suspension failure.

via BBC SPORT

This appears to be a page not found error on Reddit. via Reddit

A fictional message board details what happens when time travelers debate who gets to kill Hitler. via kottke.org

Looks like we stumbled upon a deleted post or broken link on Reddit. via Reddit

This blog post explores the reasons behind the steady decline in burglary rates. via Marginal REVOLUTION

The Economist blog starts an article about carbon emissions and their connection to taxation.

Reason staffers share their reflections on the Iraq War five years after it began.

Kevin Kelly has gathered a collection of short-form media on his website, including four-word film reviews and six-word music reviews.

TPM Media's latest articles cover the Supreme Court, Trump Media executives, and the January 6th case.

via Talking Points Memo (TPM).