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WIRED's Don't Despair article explores how new ideas overcome resistance to change, using a 1954 UFO cult and neoliberalism to illustrate how beliefs are shaped.

Complex flavors in foods like toast and seared burgers are created by a chemical process called the Maillard reaction. via Serious Eats

FlowingData revisits Reddit's 2017 April Fool's experiment where users collaboratively colored pixels, exploring the categorization of participants as creators, protectors, and destroyers. via FlowingData

Four millennials share what they learned about their own unconscious bias after taking Harvard's Implicit Association Test.

Wesley So, the world's No. 2 chess player, won the 2017 U.S. Chess Championship with some sublime moves, including a knight sacrifice against Jeffery Xiong. via FiveThirtyEight

Budget-friendly options for stocking your kitchen with essentials like dish soap and vases. Read the full article for the complete list. via The Kitchn

Madeleine Trebenski's humorous essay on McSweeney's Internet Tendency uses hyperbole and humor to point out the realities of sexism women experience. via The source of this content is McSweeney's Internet Tendency.

Jersey City Eats shares a few bites of community news, like restaurant openings and events. via Jersey City Eats

McSweeney's Internet Tendency takes a satirical article look at the entertainment industry and America's relationship with war, all within the packaging of a movie pitch.

This recipe is for a Spring Minestrone Soup from Simply Recipes that uses fresh spring vegetables and takes about an hour to make. via Simply Recipes.

Valet Magazine explores the band collar shirt as a stylish and versatile spring fashion option for men. via Valet