2010

Shakespeare used 31,534 different words in his writing, but it's estimated his total vocabulary was more than double that at 66,534 words. via kottke.org

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Despite rumors, Fidel Castro wasn't a professional baseball player but did participate in exhibition games after taking power. via kottke.org

Tyler Cowen shares links on topics ranging from oil production to the jobless recovery. via Marginal REVOLUTION

A volcano in Iceland erupted, causing flight disruptions across the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia due to a massive ash cloud. via Slugger O'Toole

Steven Landsburg cracks jokes about subliminal learning CDs that claim to teach skills like dancing and stock trading while you sleep. via The Big Questions