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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.

Matt Welch discusses Mike Huckabee's surging popularity in the 2007 GOP presidential race, highlighting a counter-argument that suggests it may not indicate a libertarian upswing within the party.

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A 2007 Reddit post discusses the controversy surrounding Mike Huckabee's parole of a rapist. via r/politics.

Economist Mark Thoma shares a collection of links to articles about economics and finance from December 4, 2007, including topics such as Iran's nuclear program and the Federal Reserve.

A 2007 New York Times article reports that U.S. intelligence agencies concluded Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003. via Reddit.