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CultureMap contributor Brendan K. O’Grady has launched a new blog, The Comedy Albums Club. Every week, he’ll be writing about a different comedy album, with readers joining in. His first selection is Pete Holmes’ Impregnated With Wonder.

What was JD Salinger working on (and when will we finally see it)?!

We know what Arianna Huffington is working on — a political comedy for ABC.

New favorite Tumblr: coolchicksfromhistory.tumblr.com

National Geographic asks, when and where will the next tsunami hit?

7 authors with strange writing rituals; 6 luxury goods originally invented to help people.

Good Food Stories collects vintage “Eat This” columns from Sassy, with recipes from The Beastie Boys, Evan Dando and more.

Tatarka, Belarus’ population of one makes it the tiniest town in the world.

404: Anonymous deletes CBS.com and Universal.

Steven Tyler butchers the national anthem at today’s Pats / Ravens game.

At The Rumpus, Emily Rapp writes about the power of female friendship:

Here’s the truth: friendships between women are often the deepest and most profound love stories, but they are often discussed as if they are ancillary, “bonus” relationships to the truly important ones. Women’s friendships outlast jobs, parents, husbands, boyfriends, lovers, and sometimes children.

A piece of the Aggro Crag will cost you at least $1,500 (worth it!)

Supercut of every “D’OH!” from seasons 1-20 of The Simpsons:

Comic Mike Birbiglia talks about his filmSleepwalk With Me, premiering this week at Sundance:

Did you know that William Shatner made a documentary? It’s about actors who have played captains, and it’s called The Captains. And now, it’s on Netflix Instant. Check the trailer: