Weekend Reads

“Now the conflict was about the conflict itself, and each uptick in brinksmanship edged the parties closer to disaster. The Cold War had gone to DefCon 1.” In the always-excellent Epic Magazine, David Wolman and Julian Smith share the perfect story to end your Summer. Welcome to the world of dueling ice cream trucks: The Cold War. (On a personal note, I should mention that I find it hard to connect with adults who don’t get excited when an ice cream truck shows up.)

+ “Even more disquieting was the development of an insatiable sexual appetite.” One last interesting story from Oliver Sacks: Urge.

+ “”Mom & Dad Love you. Tyler Love you most! Janelle Love you Sorry. I told the truth.” The job made me do it.” Buzzfeed’s Albert Samaha on the whistleblowing prison guard who couldn’t escape prison.