2011

This recipe claims to unlock the secrets to the perfect cup of French press coffee, emphasizing the importance of factors like coffee-to-water ratio and brewing time. via Freakonomics.

FlowingData takes a look at an OkCupid report analyzing relationships through various demographics and questions how willing people are to answer personal questions for data.

Aussie internet tycoon Daniel Tzvetkoff avoids jail time by turning informant for the FBI, leading to the takedown of major online poker sites. via Brisbane Times

The weekly endgame study is not available, as the page returns a 404 error. via http://www.chessvibes.com/weekly-endgame-study/weekly-endgame-study-214/

Robin Hanson's blog post explores Arnold Kling's idea that education may signal respect for hierarchy more than intelligence. via Overcoming Bias

The potential PokerStars shut down may have consequences for the US Chess League. via Susan Polgar Global Chess Daily News and Information

A new study suggests that people have difficulty distinguishing between cheap and expensive wines based solely on taste. via The Guardian

Boing Boing features a collection of articles on various topics, including supposed humanoid sightings in Washington state and a time-lapse of Hurricane Milton.

Neuroscientist Robert Stickgold explores whether science can truly understand the meaning behind dreams. via Mind Hacks

Susan Polgar's Global Chess Daily News and Information, including a record breaking attempt, has moved to a new location.

This 2011 article explores why Radiolab has become a hit, especially with younger audiences. via Longform

This article profiles Jacob Barnett, a 12-year-old with a 170 IQ who has a paid research position at Indiana University. via The source of this content is The Next Web.