2008

A Russian man was detained for stealing his neighbor's house while they were away, dismantling it piece by piece.

Engadget's homepage features tech news, reviews, buying guides, and coverage of Amazon Prime Day deals on products like Roombas, Macbooks, and Samsung phones. via Engadget

This daily roundup of economic news from The Economist covers topics like bond investors and the potential for a European super-bank. via The Economist

This 2008 article explores the potential ramifications of US officials facing war crime charges in Europe for authorizing torture. via POLITICO

Magician David Blaine's attempt to break the world record for pure-oxygen apnea involved intense training, including breathing for no more than 12 minutes per hour.

This article claims that "inflation hurts the poor," and then goes on to say that "so does everything else." via The Economist

Democratic voter registration is surging in Pennsylvania, with the potential to impact the Democratic primary and future elections. via The source of this content is Politico.

Arthur Brooks reports that gun owners in America are happier than non-gun owners, with the happiness gap persisting across political affiliations and income levels. via Marginal REVOLUTION

RealScoop's software analyzes audio/video of public figures to determine believability based on emotion.

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Jason Kottke shares a link to a list of the Bible's most deadly massacres. One example from the list is given: Elijah and God burned 102 religious leaders to death in a prayer contest (2 Kings 1:10-12).

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The ratio of fake to real doctors in Delhi, India is 1:1 according to a fact shared by Tyler Cowen on Marginal Revolution.

A mom in NYC sparked debate after letting her nine-year-old son ride the subway and bus home alone. via kottke.org