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Crowdsourced advice with author A.J.Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs is the author of some of my favorite books. In his 2005 book, The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World, A.J. committed himself to read the entire print edition of Encyclopedia Britannica.

The 10 Smartest Franchises in the NFL

The New York Jets currently have four quarterbacks competing for the starting job in one of the many acts in the New York circus.

While the Jets and other teams have multiple issues they're dealing with, there are many NFL franchises that have it together.

Chinese Hacks Of Google Database Of Surveillance Targets Highlight How Dumb Technology Backdoors Are

We've argued for quite some time that law enforcement's desire to require backdoors for wiretapping in all electronic communications is really dumb, because it won't just be law enforcement using it (and, when they use it, it won't just be for legitimate purposes).

March for Innovation

Last week, the New Zealand government announced a major investment in a campaign to lure the world"s smartest people to their country. While New Zealand and other nations work to get the best and brightest, antiquated U.S.

Chargers' RB Breakdown: Complete Position Evaluation and Analysis

The San Diego Chargers have recently made some big signings in Dwight Freeney and Max Starks, but one of their smartest moves of the current offseason was the addition of Danny Woodhead.

I/Overload?

Did Google's conference succeed? It launched dozens of products in its 205-minute keynote, but did the world understand them? I saw some of the smartest journalists in technology struggling to handle the information density.

6 NBA Teams Guaranteed to Have Interest in Trading for Pau Gasol

If you count yourself both a Lakers and Pau Gasol fan, you might not want to continue reading.  On the other hand, if you're a realist, you will readily admit that trading the soon-to-be 33-year-old center may be the smartest move his current team could make this summer.

2013 Preakness Odds: Best Value Bets for Saturday's Race

While there is only one favorite to win the Preakness Stakes, there are plenty of other contenders capable of winning the prestigious race. 

After winning the Kentucky Derby, most will expect Orb to continue its quest for the Triple Crown by also winning at Pimlico.

Disneyland -- Where it PAYS to Be Disabled

Disneyland's incredibly long lines can easily be cut -- if you're willing to rent pay a disabled person! And if you are ... you're the worst person in the world. Or the smartest. Depends. Those lines are pretty long.

Southern 500 at Darlington 2013: Tracing Jeff Gordon's Ageless Excellence

Every element of why Jeff Gordon remains a competitive NASCAR threat at in his 22nd season shone bright in Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway—a timeless venue in and of itself.