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Jason Kottke shares Tom Whitwell's annual list of 52 interesting facts he learned in 2020, covering topics ranging from personalized hold music to how clowns register their makeup. via kottke.org

Valet Magazine offers a guide to the best non-surgical fabric face masks, along with advice on proper wear and cleaning. via Valet.

Mr Porter's *The Journal* wants to know "Well, Why Aren't You Wearing Drawstring Trousers?"—an article highlighting five stylish ways to wear them.

This blog post briefly discusses the trolley problem and shares a tweet with a new version of the problem.

David Attenborough reflects on his life and the devastating changes he's witnessed firsthand in his new documentary, now on Netflix.

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A new cookbook featuring never-before-published recipes from the popular NYC restaurant Xi’an Famous Foods will be released next week. via kottke.org

Global perspective on the United States, highlighting international reactions to America's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current political climate. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke recommends the Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after a recommendation from Kevin Kelly. via kottke.org

Cool Tools issue no. 219 recommends an octopus documentary, a pocket synthesizer, and dreamy phone wallpapers. via Cool Tools

Barton Gellman outlines ways Trump & the Republicans could disrupt the 2020 election process in this article in The Atlantic. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a list of non-traditional self-help books, including titles like "Quiet" and "How to Do Nothing." via kottke.org