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This article reviews interesting findings in neurobiology research from June 2015, including the link between mental flexibility and neurons and how diet affects mental flexibility. via Brain Blogger

Halal carts became popular in NYC in the late 1980s — this article explores their history, connection to immigrant communities, and challenges vendors face.

via Eater.

Chef Philip Krajeck of Rolf & Daughters gives his tips for making summer pasta on the Bon Appétit Foodcast. via The source of this content is Bon Appétit.

Tim Ferriss interviews Sam Harris for the second time on this podcast, where they discuss topics like daily routines and book recommendations. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

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.

via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

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.

via The source of this content is Bloomberg.