July 13, 2012: Morning
- UN confirms Syria used heavy weaponry yesterday against Tremseh, killing more than 200.
- America's economy rebuilds itself in the private sector, particularly energy.
- Katie Couric's face on giant billboards in Baghdad to inspire hope that power outages will stop.
- Penn State posts guard at Paterno statue in case it should be torn down, "Baghdad-style."
- If you react strongly and emotionally to texts, you're more likely to experience phantom vibrations.
- Amazon investing billions to make same-day delivery a reality.
- Study says American books have become increasingly focused on the self since 1960.
- Summary of Britain's week of self-examination over race, soccer, women bishops, and gay rights.
- "Hobson-Jobson"—words that English owes to India.
- New "Dancing Matt" video features regional dances rather than goofy high-stepping.
- Pictures of clothes worn to the beach in 1906.
- Expert says more men experiencing testicular problems due to popularity of tight jeans.
- Minimalist animated GIFs show things turning in place.
- Contemporary review of 91 hangover cures from 1961.