Thursday roundup

We know that George Will is misguided and confused, but also know that he uses faulty math. As do the other two assholes who wrote a misguided op-ed in the Post this week. On a related note: #yesallwomen critics are basically making #yesallwomen's point. Also--I know I've said this before--but WTF, David Frum? 

Also: Still unclear on the concept of mansplaining?

And while we're on the topic of misguided: check your China-Iran analogies.

For the sake of balance, here's some not-misguided math.

Re: Miss Indiana--it's all in the comments: normal is not the same thing as average; Miss Indiana is not far from normal; and it's understandable that beauty contestants--if we're operating within that bullshit construct anyway--are going to be somewhat slimmer than "average."

  

I do wholeheartedly agree with this post on not raising children in fear.

Kentucky has already taken steps to diversify its economy away from dependence on coal.

Food in America, in maps.

Um, this probably wasn't on your list of things to learn more about.

Curiosity's had its troubles, but it's still on its way to Mount Sharp.