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This article on Dappered explores stylish and functional cotton belts, including a pricey Lacoste option and a budget-friendly alternative from Toneka. via Dappered

A new study finds cultural differences in how people respond to their bosses: Chinese participants recognized their boss's face faster than their own, while Americans didn't. via Freakonomics

Unusual plastic surgery requirements and trends are examined from around the world, like North Korea requiring waitresses to have eyelid surgery to appear more "Western." via Mental Floss

Valet Magazine recommends Porter's Lotion, a Montana-made lotion known for its restorative properties, as a year-round skin care essential. via Valet.

This blog post explores the Japanese practice of adult adoption, specifically within the context of family businesses.

Why great states decline according to newpopulationbomb.com. via newpopulationbomb.com

This article argues that the 2011 market downturn is different from the 2008 financial crisis, citing numerous economic indicators. via Freakonomics.

Readers can find post-Christmas sales at a variety of retailers, including J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, and Ralph Lauren. via Put This On.

This article is a conversation about how men's style evolves across different age groups. via Esquire.

This article from July 2011 details the tumultuous journey of the "Arrested Development" movie, a project stuck in development limbo despite hints from the cast and crew.

Steven Levitt reflects on Daniel Kahneman's upcoming book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow," focusing on the idea that humans are often "blind to our own blindness." via Freakonomics

This article showcases colorful towns around the world, from Smurf-blue Juzcar to rainbow-bright Ramenskoye. via Mental Floss.