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The Jersey City Eats blog features a papaya salad from Pho 888 restaurant in their weekly food recommendation series.

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Zen Habits explores how to deal with the underlying anxiety present in many common life problems.

Charles C. Mann's new book, "The Wizard and the Prophet," contrasts approaches to solutions for challenges like food security and climate change. You can read more about the book at kottke.org.

This WIRED article recaps the biggest internet moments of the week, which largely centered around reactions to a 77-minute Trump press conference.

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After thirty years, the man who has been writing the fortunes inside Wonton Food Inc. fortune cookies is retiring from his writing position at the largest fortune cookie manufacturer in the United States. via The Kitchn

This article explores the science of charisma, examining how charismatic individuals influence others and why people are drawn to them. via Nautilus.

Tim Ferriss interviews Mr. Money Mustache (Pete Adeney) about living on $25-27k per year through optimizing for happiness and minimal expenses. Pete retired at 30 by saving aggressively and investing in index funds, now living a life of projects and adventures with his family. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Mitch McConnell's attempt to silence Elizabeth Warren reading Coretta Scott King's letter backfired, ultimately making the letter go viral. via WIRED

This article details how to grow 100 pounds of potatoes in a 4 square foot box. via Apartment Therapy.

How to Disagree, a blog post on "The Big Picture," suggests that when disagreements arise, it's crucial to engage in constructive dialogue, as emphasized by Paul Graham.

Pascal's wager, the argument for believing in God due to the potential for eternal reward, was actually a product of increasing religious skepticism. via Nautilus

Jason Kottke shares a BBC radio program exploring successful policies from around the world, including math education in Shanghai, gun control in Japan, and energy in Costa Rica. via kottke.org