Headlines from July 23, 2010
- Throughout the 20th century, life expectancy in the developed world increased by 30 years--two new theories on how to push it further.
- At the current rate of data explosion, all internet domains will be claimed in about one year.
- Using underground X-rays, scientists discover a wooden Stonehenge within visible distance of the gift shop.
- As abortion integrates into mainstream medicine, the battle lines are quietly being redrawn.
- Mongolian herders struggle to rebuild after a catastrophic winter killed most of their livestock.
- Judge rules cheerleading is not a sport, after a volleyball team sued to not be replaced with pom-poms.
- Why America's long summers are holding its children behind.
- U.K. prison officials wonder if a Texas program that sentences convicts to reading groups could offer the same rehabilitation success.
- See also: TMN writers' children discuss their latest summer reading.
- OR Books co-founder explains the reigning fear of Amazon among writers and publishers.
- "I hope to God people don't read my advice on how to make gin at home because they'll probably poison themselves."
- Analysis of the political implications of Facebook, and whether the network should be a nation-state.
- Rent-a-Friend business provides companionship for $24.95 a month.
- History of the 500-year-old tradition of canned laughter.