Author Archive: Glenn Reynolds
August 17, 2026
THE 21ST CENTURY ISN’T TURNING OUT AS I HAD EXPECTED: 10,033 tiny clay cats reenact the Civil War at a Gettysburg museum.
“CRITICS” CAN GO SCREW THEMSELVES: The Cool Down: Critics call it ‘starwashing’ as space companies market wonder and mute the fallout.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: The Benefits of Jumping for Bone Density and Healthy Aging.
ANSWERING THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: Is a Daily Shot of Olive Oil Actually Good for You?
This is not medical advice, but Harry Truman started his day with a shot of bourbon and he lived to be 88.
IMAGINE THAT: UC Berkeley ‘yields’ to ICE ‘threat’ … about complying with the law.
The academic class genuinely thinks that it is above the law.
THE NEW SPACE RACE:
"In the vast expanse of low Earth orbit, a new era of manufacturing is dawning. The semiconductors which drive the global economy are created in multi-billion-dollar facilities, notably in Taiwan. The semiconductors of the future will include innovations and designs enabled by…
— wretchardthecat (@wretchardthecat) August 17, 2026
THE COUNTRY’S MOVING IN A DIRECTION WHERE ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER WILL BE PUTTING PEOPLE IN CAMPS:
Don’t worry everyone…they plan to put us in camps where we can concentrate on learning their morality. I wonder what they will call them. https://t.co/f8b4WDorF9
— Nick Freitas (@NickJFreitas) August 16, 2026
NOPE, THEY’RE OUT AND PROUD: Out in the Open: Antisemites Not Even Trying to Hide It Anymore.
THE LEGAL PROFESSION HAS A DIVERSITY PROBLEM:
But you still see progressives talking about how law firms are a “conservative” stronghold. https://t.co/W94L9qgm4E
— David Bernstein (@ProfDBernstein) August 16, 2026
HMM: The best states for swingers revealed — with a few surprising Southern states taking the top 3 spots. “Florida topped the list, boasting 148 swingers clubs — the most in the country. The state has a bustling swingers community on Reddit, according to LoveHoney. Texas and Georgia round out the top three. The Lone Star State has the second-highest number of swingers clubs, while Georgia has club availability, high search interest and Reddit activity.”
Or course, it’s not really a measure of swinging as such: “The list analyzed each US state using nine factors, including Google search interest for swinging-related terms, the number of swingers clubs, swinger-related Reddit activity, bars and hotels per capita, and the percentage of married residents in each state. Each state was given a ranking out of 10. The list doesn’t tell you how many swingers are in each state, but rather looks at public data that indicates a state’s level of interest and openness to the practice.”
GO SOUTH, YOUNG MAN:
JUST IN: Mississippi 4th graders rank No. 1 in U.S. for reading & math score improvement since 2013, after ranking 49th in reading & 50th in math that year.
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 16, 2026
QUICK-FRIED TO A CRACKLY CRUNCH: Fifth Circuit Completely Roasts Biden DOE’s Stove and Oven Efficiency Rules: The court voids the rules after determining that Biden’s Energy Department improperly tried to fast-track the measure as a “direct final rule”, which is usually reserved for noncontroversial matters.
August 16, 2026
OPEN THREAD: Ring out the weekend.
IT’S NOT JUST CHOLESTEROL: US Cardiologists Issue New Guidelines For How to Manage Cholesterol. I question the benefit of screening 9 year olds for cholesterol, though. Starting a 9 year old on statins, for a disease that won’t affect them for probably 50 years?
WELL, THAT’S NOT HARD SINCE BMI IS A LOUSY MEASURE: New Obesity Definitions Reveal Ill Health More Accurately Than Body Mass Index.
CHANGE:
Things that are now rightwing:
Investigative journalism
Academic rigour
Scientific dissent
Nature
Facts
Biology
Politeness
Punctuality
Normality
Free speech
Individual rights
Rationality
Objectivity
Self-reliance
Emotional restraint
Delayed gratification— Alice Smith (@TheAliceSmith) August 15, 2026
UPDATE (From Ed): Did conservatives win the culture war?

And don’t forget physical fitness:

And eating healthy and reading epic poetry:

THINK OF IT AS EVOLUTION IN ACTION: The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot.
IT MAKES YOU STRONGER: Strength training is replacing weight loss as the top gym goal — here’s why.