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Older books required readers to cut open each page with a paper knife, and the "deckle edge" seen on many modern books imitates that look. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares his experience using Chatroulette, where he encountered a wide range of users and situations. He also links to a New York magazine article that discusses the platform.

This weekend roundup of blog posts from Steven Landsburg covers topics ranging from debt and deficits to a proposal to reduce carbon emissions.

Coordination Problem is a blog written by Steven Horwitz that shares recent and archived posts about economics. The blog features links to a variety of economics resources, including other blogs, organizations, and books written by the blog creators.

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Michael Jacobson found it ironic that Coca-Cola charges more per ounce for smaller cans of Coke while also opposing soda taxes.

FlowingData's blog post compares Data.gov.uk and Data.gov, examining the design and usability of both government data platforms. via FlowingData

Scott H Young's blog post, "Does the Ideal Life Depend on Your City?", explores how location can unexpectedly impact lifestyle, using his experience of biking more in France as an example.

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Garry Kasparov discusses the history of machines playing chess against humans and how computer analysis has subsequently changed how humans play the game. via kottke.org

Vaguebooking refers to posting vague messages online to provoke questions from friends. via Urban Dictionary.

The page you are looking for is unavailable, but you can explore recently published stories instead. via The Irish Times

Surprisingly not impossible odds of surviving a fall from six miles up, with terminal velocity explained. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

This Economist page recommends economics articles on topics like war impacting oil prices, bond investors' views of the French economy, and the effectiveness of economic warfare. via The Economist