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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.

America's founding fathers had some surprising facts not found in textbooks, including Ben Franklin's writings about flatulence. via Mashable.

FiveThirtyEight presents statistical evidence that Lionel Messi is an unprecedented outlier in soccer, outperforming other top players across multiple aspects of the game. via kottke.org

Beth Comstock, a vice chair of GE, argues that marketing should play a larger role in innovation, going beyond advertising to drive company growth. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

A food editor discovers new ways to approach summer cooking through a Mexican-style carne asada feast. via Bon Appétit

A personal essay explores one woman's experience with egg freezing as she reached her late thirties. via The source of this content is Longform.

Oreo created a whimsical story about a miniature store called Mel's Mini Mini Mart to promote its Oreo Minis cookies. via Adweek.

Kottke.org shares a post about Pixar's upcoming film, Inside Out, which focuses on the emotions of a teenage girl. The emotions - Joy, Fear, Disgust, Anger, and Sadness - are the main characters.

This article critiques the dependency ratio often used in economic forecasts, arguing that it doesn’t fully capture the economic impact of aging populations. via The American Scholar