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Slate compiled 36 pieces of code that changed the world, like the code behind the first moon landing and Bitcoin.

via kottke.org.

Valet Magazine has put together a list of sales for men's clothing, shoes, and accessories from brands like Ralph Lauren, Levi's, and Cole Haan. via Valet

India's rapid growth in solar and wind energy is slowing due to regulatory challenges and financial hurdles, making its goal of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2022 uncertain. via The source of this content is MIT Technology Review.

Raymond Chandler's detective Philip Marlowe called chess "as elaborate a waste of human intelligence as you could find anywhere outside an advertising agency." via Quote Investigator.

Chess players experience surprising physical demands during tournaments, with stress levels comparable to marathon runners and calorie expenditure rivaling that of professional athletes. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a few picks from The Guardian's list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, with links to learn more about each book. via kottke.org.