books New book documents the golden age of zine publishing from 1982 – 1998 Ellsworth Toohey

late stage capitalism World's largest cruise ship, "Icon of the Seas," which includes the largest swimming pool at sea and an "Ultimate Family Townhouse" costing $100,000 per week, sets sail on its first voyage Jennifer Sandlin

generators Half of deaths from Hurricane Laura were caused by CO poisoning Thom Dunn

birthdays Boing Boing is 20 (or 33) years old today Mark Frauenfelder

The charley horse from Hell — why you should work at a standing desk Gammy Hamhock

Science HPV cancers a mystery in men Maggie Koerth