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Misleading marketing tactics are critiqued in this guide for consumers looking to purchase a 3D printer. via chopmeister's 3d printing stuff

Mashable's "This Is Your Brain on Coffee" explains how coffee's caffeine boost makes you feel good by increasing adrenaline and dopamine levels. via Mashable.

This 2009 article lists the 11 most influential minds in industrial metal music. via Consequence.

Different cultures perceive time in various ways, including linear, multi-active, and cyclical perspectives. via Business Insider

This article explores how brands like Apple and Coca-Cola utilize emotional storytelling to connect with customers. via Harvard Business Review.

This article from August 20, 2014 compares Facebook and Twitter engagement on the Ice Bucket Challenge and the Ferguson shooting. via Digiday.

The 2013 edition of Nicholas Felton's Personal Annual Report, a visual chronicle of his year, is available for pre-order. via kottke.org

Ira Glass, host of This American Life, shared his "life hack" with Lifehacker. via kottke.org

A satirical article imagines how American media might cover the Ferguson protests if they took place in another country. via Vox.

A map of the eastern U.S. coastline shows which hurricanes were considered the worst in different areas based on historical data from 1914-2014. via xkcd.com

A Harvard Business Review article discusses four common mistakes marketers make when trying to create viral content.

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Immediate rewards or consequences tend to have a greater impact on shaping habits. via Seth's Blog