2009

Calculate your chances of dying: while we double our chances of dying every eight years, the actual likelihood of dying in the next year increases slowly with age.

via Freakonomics

Jason Kottke thinks this shot by Roger Federer at the US Open is the most ridiculous tennis shot ever.

TorrentFreak reports on a court decision against Serie A, the rise of manga piracy, and the impact of site blocking on pay TV subscriptions in Uruguay. via TorrentFreak

Tyler Cowen of Marginal Revolution shares several links, including one about business regulation reform in Rwanda.

Tyler Cowen explores the motivations behind universities awarding honorary doctorates, considering factors such as donations, publicity, and securing commencement speakers. via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Alex Tabarrok of Marginal Revolution shares a historical anecdote about the Mulford Act of 1967, which banned carrying guns in public. via Marginal REVOLUTION