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A 2008 blog post from scatterplot discusses Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential run and the author's experience with his supporters in Madison, Wisconsin. via scatterplot

Author Steven Johnson discusses buying an HD DVD player right before the format died and what he hopes might happen with Blu-ray. via kottke.org

Some cultures developed whistling languages to communicate across long distances in challenging terrain. via kottke.org

In this article from 2008, Steve Chapman argues that the "imperial presidency" is likely here to stay despite campaign promises from Obama, Clinton, and McCain to reign in presidential power. via Reason.com

This "Politics this week" article from the February 23rd, 2008 edition of The Economist features content from the print edition, as well as links to other articles from the same week.

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A Reddit post from 2008 shares then-President Bush's explanation for not sending troops to Darfur. via Reddit

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A "Law and Letters" blog post review of the movie "There Will Be Blood," praising the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano. via Law and Letters

This content from Marginal Revolution examines a study on Florida’s school voucher program and the positive effects on school performance.

An archived Reddit post from 17 years ago claims the corn used to make one tank of ethanol could feed a person for a year.

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Tyler Cowen argues in his latest NYT column that the 2008 election won't drastically change economic policy, despite the candidates' promises. via Marginal REVOLUTION

In his book Scratch Beginnings, Adam Shepard documents his experience living for a year with only $25 and his belongings. via kottke.org