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"Magnus" is a documentary film about chess champion Magnus Carlsen, using behind-the-scenes footage shot over the past decade.

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This article from FiveThirtyEight explores the history of toast as a food trend. via FiveThirtyEight

The 1958 Oscar-winning documentary "Glass" contrasts traditional glassblowing techniques with more modern, industrial methods. via Colossal

Jeff Israely ponders what news will look like in the future, arguing that chasing after "trendy" content might not be the best strategy for engaging future news consumers.

via The source of this content is Nieman Journalism Lab.

The National Health Interview Survey faces a tough decision: shorten the survey and risk losing data, or keep it long and scare off respondents? via FiveThirtyEight.

Liam Wong's photos of Tokyo at night are showcased in this Kotaku article. via Kotaku.

Quartz's news app delivers stories in a text-like format, letting users choose which topics to explore further. via TechCrunch

Wired explores how the comedy landscape has changed, highlighting the "Silicon Valley" cast as examples of comedians who found success. via Wired

Richard Feynman and Charlie Munger are used as examples of the power of multidisciplinary learning in this blog post, which advocates for being an expert in multiple fields. via 25iq.

Ken Doctor argues that The New York Times has successfully reinvented their front page for a digital format using their smartphone app. via The source of this content is the Nieman Journalism Lab.

Anthony Bourdain reflects on his life and career, including his financial struggles and overcoming drug addiction in this Eater article excerpt. via Eater.

Tim Ferriss and Joel Stein discuss self-improvement techniques, including using the 80/20 rule and measuring progress. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss