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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

A critic argues that the James Brown biopic "Get On Up" focuses too much on Brown's personality and not enough on his collaborative process and cultural influence. via kottke.org

The third episode of 'Masters of Sex' is highlighted as one of the best episodes of TV this year. via 2014

FlowingData explores how people interpret probability in fields like health and weather forecasting, highlighting the challenges of communicating uncertainty. via FlowingData

That unbearable sadness of a great night ending, explored. via Complex.

Test your cognitive abilities with this brain teaser about a woman named Linda. via SharpBrains.

This detailed guide explains how to efficiently learn any language, focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and immersion techniques to achieve fluency rapidly. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Learn how to correctly pronounce designer names from various high-end fashion labels, including French, Italian, and Japanese brands. via Valet.