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Engadget's homepage features tech news, reviews and buying guides, including coverage of Amazon Prime Day deals. via Engadget

A March 2008 Reason article discusses Eliot Spitzer's endorsement of Hillary Clinton's presidential bid amidst scandals.

via Reason.com

Marginal Revolution estimates that investors spend $100 billion annually trying to beat the stock market. via Marginal Revolution

Scott Adams challenges readers to guess how many people will die in a 100-year lifespan, revealing a number much larger than we might initially think. via The Dilbert Blog

Thomas Schelling argued appearing irrational can be strategic, like in a game of chicken, and Nixon may have taken this theory to the extreme.

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New research published in the *Journal of the American Medical Association* explores the placebo effect, finding that its perceived effectiveness increases when people believe they are taking a more expensive pill. via Freakonomics

The creators of the TV show "The Wire" wrote a piece advocating for jury nullification in cases of nonviolent drug offenses.

via Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets.

Steve Chapman criticizes John McCain's stance on the Iraq war, arguing that his support for the invasion and surge was misguided.

A photo of Earth and the Moon as seen from Mars was taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Jacob Sullum argues that the United States' high incarceration rate, particularly for drug offenses, is a misuse of resources and may harm public safety. via Reason.com

Frederic Sautet's blog post explores whether the lack of real-world constraints in virtual worlds fosters libertarian ideals. via Coordination Problem