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Saveur Magazine shared their 10 most popular recipes from 2023, featuring dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Readers can find recipes ranging from Icelandic Rhubarb Bars to Jamaican Sweet Potato Pone.

MetaFilter user 'taz' highlights a post with the latest developments in space exploration, including asteroid bits, fast spaceships, and even a space cat video. via MetaFilter

Bon Appétit chronicles 2023's viral food moments, from all-female M&M packages and carnivore bread to Lana Del Rey's Waffle House shift and the rise of "girl dinner." via Bon Appétit.

James Pethokoukis explores in this article if AI's recent problem-solving breakthroughs, such as one by Google's DeepMind, could lead to a productivity boom. via Faster, Please!

Tyler Cowen's latest podcast episode is a 42-minute discussion with Henry Oliver on the philosopher John Stuart Mill.

Standard Ebooks is giving away free ebooks of classic titles with custom covers! via kottke.org

Tyler Cowen discusses Seth Stephens-Davidowitz's new book, "Who Makes the NBA?", which uses data analysis to answer questions about basketball. via Marginal Revolution

Alison Roman shares her recipe for Brothy Chickpeas with Calabrian Chili, perfect as a side dish or base for other chickpea creations. via Alison Roman.

Tom Whitwell's list covers 52 interesting facts from 2023, touching on technology, history, culture, and science. via Medium.

Julia Wise explores the increase in parental supervision and the decrease in outdoor play, examining data on playground injuries and accidents. via LessWrong