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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.

Valet Magazine's "Get a Jump Start on Your Day" explores the author's journey to a more fulfilling routine by becoming an early riser.

Azeem Azhar predicts 18 exponential changes in tech for 2018, including the growing power of tech giants and AI's impact on jobs. Read all 18 predictions at https://www.technologyreview.com/s/609961/18-exponential-changes-we-can-expect-in-the-year-ahead/.

via MIT Technology Review

For New Year’s resolutions in 2018, the folks at PUNCH magazine asked people in the food and drink world about their drinking plans for the year. via PUNCH.

PUNCH shared their 12 favorite stories about drinks from 2017, covering topics from Heady Topper beer to the impact of California wildfires on the wine industry. via PUNCH.

Kenji Lopez-Alt shares his favorite recipes from 2017, including easy family meals and more elaborate dishes. via Serious Eats.

McSweeney's humorous obituary for 2017 sarcastically summarizes major events and trends of the year. via McSweeney's Internet Tendency