Linkdump for December 20th through December 26th

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on December 26, 2017). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Sometime between December 20th and December 26th, I thought this stuff was interesting. You might think so too!