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Originally posted on prior probability:
President Trump wants Congress to fund a border wall; the Democrats, who now have regained control of the House of Representatives, do not want to fund a border wall. Which side will “swerve” first? The…

Why throw away a perfectly good Christmas tree when you can “repurpose” it for the NFL playoffs season? Thanks to Adys Ann who helped me decorate the tree. (We began this tradition in 2016.)

That is the title of this excellent essay by Josh Barro, via New York Magazine. Here is the opening paragraph: In 2016, Marriott Hotels, which had 19 hotel brands, merged with Starwood, which had 11. They didn’t abolish any brands … Continue reading →

Laurin Stennis, an artist, has proposed a beautiful new flag for the State of Mississippi. Her design for the State flag is pictured on the left; the State’s existing flag, which dates back to 1894, is pictured on the right. … Continue reading →

Two cheers for good personal hygiene, but do we really want mermaids and centaurs to share the same bathroom at the same time?