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An engineering team races against time to develop a revolutionary new computer in this excerpt from Tracy Kidder's book "The Soul of a New Machine." via Longform.

Originally published in *The Toronto Star* in October of 1923, read Ernest Hemingway's piece "Bullfighting Is Not a Sport — It is a Tragedy". via Longform

Walter Kirn details how he was conned by Christian Gerhartsreiter, infamously known as "Clark Rockefeller," in this excerpt from his book, "Blood Will Out." via Longform

Pocket unveils a prototype app that allows Android Wear users to save articles directly from smartwatches. via Mashable

This comic is about the irony of humans' constant search for knowledge, despite not knowing the reason why we sleep for a third of our lives. via xkcd

Valet Magazine's "T-Shirt Upgrade" suggests the short-sleeve henley as a stylish alternative to the typical tee or polo.

via Valet.

Matt Wolf's film explores the history of youth culture before the 1950s. via @collectorsweekly

Pocket unveils a prototype app that allows Android Wear users to save articles directly from smartwatches. via Mashable

Starting in May, subscribers of six metro newspapers will get free access to Washington Post web content.

via Digiday

A 26-part exploration of San Francisco's history through the lens of 140 New Montgomery, a historic skyscraper now home to tech companies. via The Atlantic

PSFK is a trend analysis and innovation research resource for marketers, innovators, and retailers. via PSFK

This 1966 piece from The New Yorker covers a filmmaker's legal battle against television commercial breaks.