2008

This 2008 blog post discusses the potential collapse of the North Korean communist regime and speculates on the implications for reunification with South Korea.

Google is offering to scan newspaper archives in exchange for publishing rights on their website and will share ad revenue generated with participating publishers. via kottke.org

Kottke.org shares a short film by Andy Warhol called "Blow Job," which focuses solely on the face of the recipient.

Freakonomics explores the hidden side of everyday things from firefighters to romance novels. via The source of this content is Freakonomics.

Alex Tabarrok playfully challenges the "Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention", suggesting a humorous alternative in light of the 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Alex Tabarrok of Marginal Revolution discusses a video about simplified spelling by Ed Rondthaler of the American Literacy Council. via Marginal Revolution

Engadget's homepage curates product reviews and buying guides for tech categories, and currently features Amazon Prime Day deals.

This article from kottke.org profiles Joe Ades, a charismatic vegetable peeler salesman in Manhattan known for his unique sales techniques and refined style.

Jason Kottke finds a linear word clock impractical but lovely.

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Kent State University is thinking about giving out bonuses to faculty if the university does well in freshman retention, research, and fundraising.

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A 2008 blog post discusses a 1958 research study about children's behavior when locked in refrigerators. via Crooked Timber

This page highlights three "Walls of China": the Great Wall, the Green Wall, and the Great Firewall. It provides a brief overview of each, including their purpose, construction dates, and current status.

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