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Thomas Dolby's memoir will include an excerpt about the making of the music video for "She Blinded Me With Science." via Brooklyn Vegan.

Heather Hands shares a recipe for Creamy Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Roasted Garlic and Mushrooms alongside some life updates. via Flourishing Foodie

This article explains some of the ways Facebook determines who to suggest in the "People You May Know" feature. The suggestions are based on factors such as mutual friends, work and education history, and membership in common Facebook groups.

Chris Guillebeau highlights a talk by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya about how optimism is driven by interpretations of our experiences. via The Art of Non-Conformity

Farnam Street readers compiled a lengthy list of recommended books they think will improve your general knowledge. via Farnam Street

Fast Company explores the secrets of people with all the time in the world. via Fast Company.

The classic brain teaser known as the Monty Hall Problem demonstrates how our intuition can be wrong, showing that switching your choice after being shown a losing door actually doubles your chances of winning.

Nautilus | Science Connected features an article on how one person rewired their brain to become fluent in math. Readers can browse articles by topic or category on the website.

It looks like you stumbled across a missing page on The Kitchn website, but you might enjoy some of their recipe suggestions like Brown Butter Cookie Bars and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. via The Kitchn

Tim Ferriss highlights a guided meditation from Tony Robbins that aims to cultivate gratitude to counteract negative emotions. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

This TechCrunch article explores how Cubans are navigating entrepreneurship despite the country not officially recognizing it, highlighting their resourcefulness in creating local versions of platforms like Amazon and Etsy. via @TechCrunch

Daniel Kahneman's work on human gullibility and the availability bias shows that repetition creates a sense of familiarity, which we can mistake for truth. via Farnam Street.