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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

The Washington Post fact-checks a statement. via The Washington Post

A Slate article argues that "Stairway to Heaven" ruined Led Zeppelin, sparking debate among Reddit users.

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Tyler Cowen highlights a Financial Times article explaining how changes in network ownership since 1995 led to the broadcasters' tough stance in the 2007 writer's strike. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Reason.com features a timeline documenting questionable actions of the Bush administration regarding government secrecy and Constitutional rights.

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American export growth is the subject of this December 2007 article from The Economist, featuring an image of $100 bills.

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This article from Reason.com encourages readers to celebrate the anniversary of the end of Prohibition.