Ever wonder what would hurt more, getting hit with a full beer bottle or an empty one?

If so, you are apparently not alone. And we can answer the question for you: the full one.

Photo of a 1971 nuclear bomb test by the French government. Found at The Atlantic gallery titled When we tested nuclear bombs.
Webcomic is Invisible Bread, by Justin Boyd.

Many people say that corporations are evil. I usually believe that this is untrue, but sometimes evidence to the contrary is uncovered. For example, AT&T has decided that they should charge you for having a discount.

Bacteria keeps moving on up! From disease-causer to key yogurt ingredient. Bacteria’s next trick? Computing.

Frekonomics on how to cheat at rugby. All you have to do is bleed — or pretend to bleed.