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Headlines for Friday, July 23, 2010

Weekend Edition

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.

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The Hot Jam of Forever

Each summer, certain songs are unofficially recognized as those that fill dance floors, roll down windows, and in general get this party started. Our STAFF AND READERS recall the best music from their best summers.

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