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This article breaks down the most useful foreign languages for English speakers to learn, suggesting options like Spanish or French. via Quartz.

This Eater article shares some things you might not know about Anthony Bourdain, as revealed during an interview for his "Close to the Bone" tour. via Eater

Morgan Housel shares the nine phases people go through when responding to life-changing inventions. via kottke.org

Valet Magazine provides a road trip checklist for summer adventures, covering packing essentials and pre-trip car maintenance.

This article compares the use of adblocking software to the act of speeding, framing it as a contentious issue with users justifying it despite pushback from publishers. via The Next Web (TNW).

HubSpot offers a blog post with 28 motivational TED Talks to inspire readers on topics ranging from career success and happiness to creativity. via blog.hubspot.com

This Harvard Business Review article argues that vacation is beneficial for employees and companies and suggests that managers are key to fixing broken vacation policies.

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Karen Weise's June 2015 article "This Is How Uber Takes Over a City," details the company's lobbying efforts across the US, revealing that Uber employs 250 lobbyists and 29 lobbying firms.

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Homebrew Finds reviews a rope ratchet from Amazon and discusses its potential use for homebrewing. via Homebrew Finds

A new Pew Research Center report examines teen internet and social media habits, finding that 91% of US teens access the internet from mobile devices. via MarketingProfs.

This poem explores the diversity of topics covered by the media through questions from various news headlines.

This FiveThirtyEight article explores flight data to rank the best airlines and airports, highlighting top performers like Virgin America and Alaska Airlines.

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