18 November 2009: Morning
By The Morning News
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British army recommends soldiers bribe the Taliban with gold.
Op: At best, Palin's misunderstanding of the Israeli settlement debate is alarming; at worst, it's dangerous.
Running and losing for vice president has never been a promising route to the Oval Office. History shows why Palin won't be president.
Slideshow: Insane asylums through the years.
Photos of the H1N1 pandemic--especially worth seeing are the eggs.
Due to heavy rains in the Midwest, pumpkins are in short supply and may not last beyond Thanksgiving.
For this month's "Of Recent Note," tell us: What are your nontraditional holiday traditions?
Christoph Niemann finds unusual examples of biodiversity in fallen leaves.
A blog devoted to faux obis: things that are (k)not wood.
Was the movie cheesy, tacky, or corny? English offers more words, more opportunities for nuance.
Video: Visualizing the decline of the British, French, Portuguese, and Spanish empires.
The best books for girls and young women, a companion to the best books for boys and young men.
Most subway riders will give up their seats if you just ask--though the less reason given, the higher your chance of success.
The economics of pinball.
A brief guide to the different ways to tie a scarf.
