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The Kitchn highlights Turkish butcher and restaurateur Nusret Gökçe, who went viral for his flamboyant salting technique.

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Former President Obama's farewell address cautions against taking democracy for granted, emphasizing the importance of shared goals and civil discourse. via WIRED

Garry Kasparov says his 1999 chess match against Veselin Topalov was his greatest game ever played.

New restaurant openings, menu updates, and upcoming events are just some of the highlights you'll find on this Jersey City dining blog post. via Jersey City Eats

This McSweeney’s article reimagines famous Nietzsche quotes from the perspective of disgruntled employees. via The source of this content is McSweeney's Internet Tendency.

Even the best recipes can't account for every variable, so intuition and experience are essential for cooking success, according to chefs Jacques Pépin and David Lebovitz. via The source of this content is David Lebovitz's website.

An analysis by MIT researchers found that while total celebrity deaths have been rising for years, 2016 didn't exceed expectations (though "mega-famous" deaths were higher). via FiveThirtyEight

McSweeney's satirical letter congratulates an employee on their promotion while lamenting the death of their passions. via McSweeney's Internet Tendency.

WIRED argues Bitcoin won't replace traditional currency but instead will enable new business models like blockchain-based businesses. via Wired

Michael Lewis's book, "The Undoing Project," explores the groundbreaking work of psychologists Amos Tversky and Danny Kahneman, who revolutionized our understanding of human thinking and decision-making. via Freakonomics

This article from The Big Picture blog examines why real median household income has stagnated for two decades while real per capita GDP has steadily increased. via The Big Picture.

MIT Technology Review revisits its 2016 "10 Breakthrough Technologies" and provides an update on their progress, examining advancements in areas like immune engineering, reusable rockets, conversational interfaces, and Tesla's Autopilot.