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Is male height worth $30,000 per inch?
A surprisingly quantifiable unusual asset
Published on Unusual Assets
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May 26
We made a dating "net worth" calculator
A research-informed way looking at the implicit economics of dating markets
May 22
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Alexander Webb
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How long ago would the MacBook Neo be Apple's fastest computer?
By some measures, the $599 MacBook Neo is faster than Apple's entire 2023 pro lineup. The reasons are deeper than Moore's Law.
May 4
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Alexander Webb
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Did Jeffrey Epstein win the lottery? - A comprehensive investigation.
A serious look at the facts behind the conspiracy theory that Epstein won an $85 million Powerball jackpot. Part 1.
Mar 15
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Alexander Webb
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Most Interesting New Papers: January and February, 2026
Casual sex, broadband and depression. plagiarism and government jobs, etc.
Mar 2
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Alexander Webb
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Venezuela and the Cynical Lessons of Iraq
Compellence and Trump's capture of Maduro
Jan 10
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The Age of Disclosure: Takeaways from a Frustrating and Fascinating UFO Documentary
The UFO documentary filled with big names, bigger claims, and still lacking proof.
Nov 24, 2025
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Alexander Webb
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EVs are a Defense Strategy for China
After the capture of Maduro, the promotion of EVs in China is even more heavily informed by security implications.
Nov 12, 2025
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Alexander Webb
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While we prepare something new, a recap of some posts we are proudest of.
Sep 19, 2025
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Alexander Webb
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🇬🇧 The British Empire as an A/B Test — Flags, Symbols, and Identity
What happens when the same empire runs across different cultures — and leaves behind different flags?
Mar 16, 2025
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Alexander Webb
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Data Visualizations and Black Wealth in America: A Brief Look
W. E. B. DuBois' early data visualization's remind us of the power of data to shape narratives as well as the enduring inequalities in the United…
Feb 28, 2025
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Alexander Webb
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Is Trump's Negotiation Style Effective?
Trump's concern around fentanyl has merit, but his aggressive compellence strategy carries risks and long-term costs for the US
Feb 10, 2025
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