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• Charisma Explained. No, really. A British study lays bare the components of charisma. The BBC News Magazine article gives a few pointers (open body posture, let people know they matter, develop a genuine smile, be forceful and articulate, &c.). (BBC News Magazine)
• And lack thereof. Another study shows that people are more likely to make social blunders when they’re tired and/or stressed. Surprise! (EurekAlert!)
• How Marshmallows Are Made. How to make your own, anyway. (HowStuffWorks)
• One apple a day. To the max! If you’re eating apples for your health, best to chow down on red delicious or northern spry, as they’re the varieties with the most antioxidants. (Which is why you’re eating apples, right?) (EurekAlert!)
• Captivating gore. J.G. Ballard, whose books I’m always intrigued by but can never finish, has an interesting analysis of what makes C.S.I. so compelling. (Guardian Unlimited Books)
• gCensus = GoogleMaps + US Census.
• Musical furry lobster. It sings, but can it dance? This “musical” (it chirps) “furry” (its shell feels velvety to the touch) “lobster” (it’s a lobster) was recently discovered off the coast of Australia. (ABC [Australia] Science)

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