The Hand-Squeegee Philosophy

After showering, many people "hand-squeegee" some of the water off themselves before using a towel.

It's Hard To Hit First

You don't want to punch someone who doesn't deserve it. But the upshot is, you lose.

80/20 Cooking

In short: Salt, fat, acid, heat

You (Were) The Top

Eighty years later, how many things are still considered Top?

The Al Capone Problem

Al Capone went to prison for tax evasion, and didn't go to prison for tax evasion.

The Chimp-Pig Hypothesis

My great-great-grandmother wasn't a chimp (she was a pig)

Optimal Suffering

If suffering makes us stronger, shouldn't we try to suffer more?

Magic Cutoffs

There's nothing magic about six berries, specifically

Release Valve Principles

The choices you make when you can't make a choice.

It's Not A Bad Restaurant, It's A Bad Dish

We assume consistency from producers but it isn't really there