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Many fake stories are not that hard to spot, but it requires a moment of time and effort to do so.This may explain why so much misinformation seems to favour populist viewpoints.

Tim Harford on populism.

NYT on congestion pricing finds fewer cars, less traffic, more public transit, less noise, more business, and fewer car related injuries.

Using lidar, scientists discovered a 400-foot-long wall composed of “60 massive granite...

Scientists used lidar to discover a 400-foot underwater wall made of 60 granite monoliths built 7,000 years ago in France. via kottke.org

The struggle resizing returns in macOS Tahoe. Nice to know I'm not losing my mind.

Corporate profit margins have risen to nearly 20%, which is double the historical 10% levels seen in previous decades. via Eric Basmajian x.com

Tyler Cowen shares seven links, including one featuring research about giant worms. via Marginal REVOLUTION