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A potential link between growing GDP and happiness is analyzed by examining life satisfaction data from various countries.

This daily roundup of economic news from The Economist covers topics like bond investors and the potential for a European super-bank. via The Economist

A Russian man was detained for stealing his neighbor's house while they were away, dismantling it piece by piece.

This daily roundup of economic news from The Economist covers topics like bond investors and the potential for a European super-bank. via The Economist

This 2008 article explores the potential ramifications of US officials facing war crime charges in Europe for authorizing torture. via POLITICO

Magician David Blaine's attempt to break the world record for pure-oxygen apnea involved intense training, including breathing for no more than 12 minutes per hour.

This article claims that "inflation hurts the poor," and then goes on to say that "so does everything else." via The Economist

Democratic voter registration is surging in Pennsylvania, with the potential to impact the Democratic primary and future elections. via The source of this content is Politico.

Arthur Brooks reports that gun owners in America are happier than non-gun owners, with the happiness gap persisting across political affiliations and income levels. via Marginal REVOLUTION

The ratio of fake to real doctors in Delhi, India is 1:1 according to a fact shared by Tyler Cowen on Marginal Revolution.

A mom in NYC sparked debate after letting her nine-year-old son ride the subway and bus home alone. via kottke.org

Scott Adams jokingly claims that recent scientific breakthroughs have solved all of his problems, including energy dependence, mortality, and overpopulation. via The Dilbert Blog