Morning Cup of Links: 5-minutes Mornings

Could Food Shortages Bring Down Civilization? World grain production is not keeping up with consumption, which will eventually spell trouble with a capital T.
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The Amazing Adventures of Little Batman. The cutest super hero of all!
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The Longest Way. This guy spent a year walking across China; he remembered to take plenty of pictures along the way but forgot to shave.
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How to Get Started with Solar Power. It's not difficult if you know some basics, and besides, everyone's doing it.
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5 Massive Hit Songs That Almost Didn't Get Released. The people that make these decisions should remember that they can't always be right.
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How to get up and ready for work in only five minutes. I can applaud any man who can put on his pants with no hands while brushing his teeth.
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Gorging on Fried Foods at the State Fair of Texas. If you're going to treat yourself to something decadent, it's going to be better deep fried, whatever it is.