August 5, 2011: Afternoon
- New York bank soon to start charging negative interest, or fees to hold your cash.
- Video: A trip to the wilds of Brooklyn, where the bodega cat reigns supreme.
- Air France reportedly staffs Paris-bound Strauss-Kahn flight with all-male cabin crew.
- Internal Stasi photos shows masters--and sometimes apprentices--of disguise at work.
- The rise and fall of the Celtic traveling salesman.
- How a rumor of racial superiority made a remote tribe the target of those seeking Aryan offspring.
- Wales says Wikipedia must "replenish its ranks" as younger contributors choose marriage over watchdogging.
- Netflix's new streaming charges: a sign that "right now" is more important than "right movie."
- Related: Netflix vs. Blockbuster revenue, 2004-2010.
- A blog of Starbucks barista cup misspellings.
- Telegraphs were more modern than previously thought, complete with lulz and late-night chatbot battles.
- Difficult entertainment--e.g., Lost--may improve viewers' problem-solving skills.