Headlines from March 5, 2010
- If Greece can make its cuts, it may survive to own more French frigates.
- German politicians say Greece should sell its islands to redeem debt.
- Moderate anti-statism helps preserve liberty. But extreme anti-statism undermines democratic self-government.
- Quick primer on how to take your country nuclear.
- "Human-flesh search": Long piece on Chinese online vigilante justice.
- Selections from a Chinese hacking manifesto.
- At least 100 million girls have disappeared; countries can study South Korea on how to avoid the worst hurt.
- Chart: Humans vs. animals.
- Whales abate global warming simply by existing.
- California prepares for Cuss Free Week.
- Stanford graduate offers six percent of her life's income for $600,000.
- In case you're missing it: the very enjoyable Opinionator columns on basic math.
- Introducing "neuromarketing," and why the dust on Doritos provides an extra pleasure peak.
- Gay gene isolated, ostracized.
- Kit Kat varities in Japan include yuzu fruit and red potatoes.
- Photos: Hiroshima Park restroom project.
- A gallery of lists reminds us of Blackstock's collections.
- Q&A on the making of that OK Go video.
- Professor says we enjoy bad movies more because they more closely resemble our lives (e.g., The Room).
- Instapaper for Saturday mid-morning: Watching Shrek in Tehran.