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A Ukrainian man believed to be one of the oldest people in the world has died at age 116 before proof of his age could be submitted to Guinness World Records.

Tyler Cowen discusses the secession movement in Bolivia, where wealthier provinces are seeking autonomy. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

A Reddit post from 2007 highlights a New York Times article stating that the increase in income for the top 1% of Americans from 2003-2005 was larger than the total income of the poorest 20% of Americans. via r/politics.

A Reddit post links to a 2007 Harper's article discussing how King James I in 1606 considered waterboarding "the most severe of the official forms of torture." via Harpers.org

This Reddit post from 17 years ago questions whether then-presidential candidate Mike Huckabee lied about having a theology degree. via r/politics

The Washington Post fact-checks Barack Obama.

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Mark Thoma shares an article by Darius Rejali that dispels common myths about torture, particularly in the case of Abu Zubaida. via Economist's View

A New Economist blog post summarizes a paper that found economic sanctions deter future disputes. via The New Economist

Engadget's homepage features their latest tech news and reviews, including Prime Day 2024 deals and other tech gadgets. via Engadget

Kerry Howley of Reason.com shares an article discussing a call for regulating sliced bread thickness in Britain. Baroness Gardener is concerned about thick-sliced bread and its potential impact on obesity.

Malcolm Gladwell's book review explores the idea that IQ tests might reflect modernity more than intelligence, citing research suggesting racial IQ differences are rooted in environmental factors.

The Freakonomics blog is giving away free signed bookplates for the Freakonomics book for a limited time. via Freakonomics