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Bon Appétit's Rachel Sugar tested out a variety of expensive sleep products to see if they would improve her sleep. via Bon Appétit.

A field guide to deception reveals fascinating insights into why people lie - it turns out some people will always be honest, some will lie if they feel slighted, and others will lie for profit every time. via MIT Technology Review.

A viral video shows a skilled restaurant worker named Rogelio Rivera quickly chopping a massive amount of cilantro. via The Kitchn.

This blog post lists recommended books about different countries and asks for reader suggestions. via Marginal REVOLUTION

This FiveThirtyEight article explores the science behind mindfulness and meditation, examining studies on mental health and brain structure. via FiveThirtyEight

Find out former US President Barack Obama's favorite books of 2017. via kottke.org

This logic puzzle from Nautilus presents a scenario where two friends must use deduction and limited communication to determine the number of statues between them in order to escape. You can read the solution and a full explanation at https://nautil.us/the-logic-puzzle-you-can-only-solve-with-your-brightest-friend-236937/.

via Nautilus

Valet magazine's morning report recommends articles about menswear, anti-resolution lists, and more.

This article from Bon Appétit explains when and how to massage kale for salads to improve its texture. via Bon Appétit.

Jason Kottke shared his favorite media from 2017, including books, television shows, movies, and music. via kottke.org

A Guide to Making This Your Best Year Ever offers advice on reflection and creating rituals and structures to support focused goals in the new year.

via Zen Habits.