Friday links

Before it was Veterans Day it was Armistice Day, for the fallen of the First World War: here's some history. Related: some Veterans/Armistice/Remembrance Day reading links.

In 1987, Heineken Tried to Convince Beer Drinkers That Corona Was Actually Urine.

Ranking the Most Beloved TV Shows That Got Canceled. Firefly, of course, is number 1.

Early- to mid-20th century visions of sex in the future.

Why The Heck Do Animals Live In Our Houses?

This Siberian beach is covered with thousands of giant snowballs made by nature. A similar phenomenon occurred on Lake Michigan in 2014.

ICYMI, Monday"s links are here, and include a set of excellent newspaper corrections, labyrinths of note, Renaissance-style portraits of auto mechanics, and the reasons to elect a supervillain President, with bonus Homer Simpson proving that both candidates are aliens.

Monday links

Reasons to elect a supervillain President, with bonus Homer Simpson proving that both candidates are aliens.

How to keep your iPhone from tracking your location in iOS 10.

Aristotle Sold Drugs (Legally)

Some of the best newspaper corrections ever, including an excellent 2001 apology to Mark Steyn.

These Portraits of Auto Mechanics Are a Homage to Renaissance Paintings.

Lose Yourself in 12 of the Most Extraordinary Labyrinths Ever Built.

ICYMI, Friday's links are here, and include what happens when you enter the witness protection program, how you can buy NSA's West Virginia spy town, robot gynecologists, Daylight Saving Time history, and Guy Fawkes Day.