A lot of what you were told about the Columbine killings is not true. It took years to sort out the real story behind the 1999 school shooting. (via Metafilter)
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The 4 Types of Anti-Smoking Commercials. From these, we see why they don’t have nearly as much impact as social disapproval.
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What Type of Web Commenter Are You? An old-style journalist marvels at the growth of anonymous feedback.
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How inbreeding killed off a line of kings. Scientists say isolated cases of incest are genetically no big deal, but over 16 generations it bred disaster in the form of Charles II of Spain.
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The Tweeting Office Chair. Follow it on Twitter if you like. (Thanks, Emily Farris!)
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How It’s Done: Laser Eye Surgery. After watching this video, you’re probably going to stick with wearing glasses.
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What happens if you don’t file your tax return? Maybe nothing, maybe your eyeballs will fall out, so I’m not taking the chance.
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How Climate Change is Messing with Sports. Ah, now you’re hitting where it hurts!