Category Archives: Humor

Shared Plates, Shared Minds: Consuming from a Shared Plate Promotes Cooperation

  Here’s What Happens When Strangers Unexpectedly Eat Together At The Airport   A meal naturally brings people together, but does the way a meal is served and consumed further matter for cooperation between people? This research (n = 1476) … Continue reading

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Economist’s Christmas

Economist’s Christmas Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. Related Posts:

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Don’t eat there (further lessons in adverse selection)

The restaurant Spoleto told every female customer she didn’t have to pay for her meal as long as she could affirmatively answer the question, “Are you beautiful?” It is a Brazilian fast food chain, so just stop in for a … Continue reading

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“Why Are Swedish Meatballs So Much Smaller Than Their American Counterparts?”

A parody we think loyal TCEDG readers will enjoy. Why Are Swedish Meatballs So Much Smaller Than Their American Counterparts? And although it should be obvious: The parody linked above is not by Tyler. Or Tyrone. Or Alex. See this … Continue reading

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