Some interesting articles

Here are some really long and interesting articles.

1) A series of articles on Slate about Street Signs and the importance they play in cities. What makes this interesting is that you wouldn't ever really give a second thought to something as mundane as this topic.
2) An article examining what makes one a good teacher, and how we can train teachers to be better. A good teacher is the best way to predict future success.
3) Speculative article about the political future of Liz Cheney. It is kind of remarkable how Dick Cheney has managed to stay in the zeitgeist.
4) Article about the wackiness that is Scientology.

And some shorter ones.
1) Quick example of how the media focuses on the wrong stories.
2) Funny how people are getting really rich off carbon trading schemes.
3) Both sides of the political debate are hypocrites. I have also noticed this.
4) Couples who move in before marriage have a higher rate of divorce. Interesting.
5) Funny article about Rahm Emanuel.