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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.

A comic artist contrasts dating practices before and after the rise of technology, humorously highlighting how modern devices have changed romantic interactions. via Mashable.

Find out about 13 short stories with surprising twists that are said to leave a lasting impact on readers. via Mashable

Pink Floyd will release their first new album in 20 years, "The Endless River," in October. via Consequence.

John M. Cusano of Accenture says that industries today are experiencing rapid market shifts, which he calls "Big Bang Disruption," due to new technologies and players, as explained in this article. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.