Random links
- Do People Become More Conservative as They Age?
- "Contrary to popular belief, people generally do not become more conservative as they age. Seniors often describe themselves as being more tolerant and more open to new ideas in their old age. "
- The Two-Minus-One Pregnancy
- One bioethicist quoted by the New York Times: "In an odd way, having more choices actually places a much greater burden on women, because we become the creators of our circumstance, whereas, before, we were the recipients of them. I’m not saying we should have less choices; I’m saying choices are not always as liberating and empowering as we hope they will be."
- 5 Simple Ideas That Could Make Travel (And Life) Way Easier
- The comments on roundabouts are kind of interesting: "A 2005 study found that roundabouts reduced rush hour delays over left-turn-reliant intersections by up to 93 percent, and congestion by up to 83 percent. A 2000 study that focused on safety saw a 38 percent reduction in total crash rates and a massive 90 percent reduction in crashes that resulted in either life-threatening or fatal injuries. ... by reducing your reliance on the brakes, they can also reduce annual fuel consumption at [an] intersection by more than 20,000 gallons"
- Dynasty, North Korean-Style
- How North Korea isn't quite the stereotypical communist state people think it to be.