- Google got it wrong. The open-office trend is destroying the workplace.
I agree with a lot of the points mentioned in this article. - The 10 world cities with the highest murder rates – in pictures
8 of them are in the Americas. - Slave Revolt in Jamaica, 1760-1761
History, maps, revolution. Count me in! - The Largest Vocabulary in Hip Hop
Nice combination of music, language, and statistics. - Before I Go: A Stanford neurosurgeon’s parting wisdom about life and time
Despite the heavy topic, this is a very good read. - Why Some Men Pretend to Work 80-Hour Weeks
My take: because they are subjected to an extremely unhealthy work culture. - How many iPhones can fit in a 747?
Interesting little writeup on transport logistics. - Want a Steady Income? There’s an App for That
The Silicon Valley really seems be believe that every problem can be solved with an app. At least these guys are trying… - The Fake ‘Asian’ Who Fooled 18th-Century London
This very bizarre story would make a very interesting movie. - Vera Putinas verlorener Sohn
An interesting story about Vladimir Putin’s alleged real origins (in German, also available in English).