Weekend Links: The Strange Beach in a Meadow

The Guardian put out a fantastic article earlier this week about why our food is making us fat. Sugar, mainly, but the historical context and fair consideration they give to the issue makes it a must-read (FYI, a stone or "st" in weight measurements is equal to about 14 pounds).
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Will we ever live on the Moon? Discover Magazine's Bad Astronomer Phil Plait has some thoughts on how it could actually well and truly happen (and not in the too distant future!)
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Up close and personal with animals' eyes.
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A short but helpful illustration on how the internet works.
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The Playa de Gulpiyuri is a strange beach in the middle of a meadow ... (that I would like to have in my backyard).
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Why does it seem like there's so much more doping in cycling than in other sports?
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Thinking of redecorating? Check out this Psychology of Color infograph first to see what colors will subconsciously enhance your space. My home office is blue but I'm not so sure it's all that productive! Do any of your color choices go against these suggestions?
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Speaking of interiors, feel free to sigh and stare at these 30 best room pictures of the week.
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