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Jalopnik recounts the adventures of The Hoonigans who took a cheap VW Baja Bug off-roading in Baja, Mexico, during the 50th Baja 1000. via Jalopnik.

Resources for visualizing story arcs, including videos and infographics, provide various perspectives on story structure. Topics include the seven universal story plots, emotional arcs, and Pixar's storytelling rules.

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Recomendo issue #73, found on the Cool Tools website, features recommendations for a history book, a woodworking YouTube channel, and a career test. via Cool Tools.

Budget Bytes shares a Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta Meal Prep recipe that costs $11.89, or $2.97 per serving.

Recode has compiled a list of some of the best longreads of 2017. via recode

Stir & Strain shared a 2017 holiday gift guide for stocking stuffers for people who like booze, including cocktail books and shakers. via Stir & Strain

CoinDesk's "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Blockchain Highway," by "Mike in Space," uses a road trip metaphor to discuss Bitcoin adoption and trends in 2017. via CoinDesk

Design enthusiasts can read a snippet of an article about Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv's identity design. via Brand New

The Nieman Journalism Lab features predictions about the future of journalism from various experts.

via The Nieman Journalism Lab

Valet Magazine presents a gift guide featuring ideas all under $20, including suggestions like a car vacuum, hand cream trio, and a book. via Valet.

Valet Magazine challenges you to spend less time with screens this winter and more time on a new hobby.

via Valet.

The first audience to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi was stunned by the movie.