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What are the best UI elements that have cropped up in modern web sites/apps?

A thorough collection of nifty UI elements in the modern web world.

Why does Adam Lisagor appear in most of the videos he produces?

"Sometimes it works out, and sometimes, it doesn't. Airbnb, for instance, wouldn't have benefitted from creepy beardboy in your home."

Do you remember when the gavel dropped in court (...) and what that felt like at that moment?

Inmates serving some serious jail time in San Quentin answer questions about life behind bars.

Given our current technology (...), would it be possible for someone to become Batman?

Why hasn't another product disrupted and replaced Craigslist?

What's the most epic photo ever taken?

Why did Steve Jobs choose not to effectively treat his cancer?

Top answer by Ramzi Amri, Cancer Researcher: "I hesitated a long time before addressing this topic, but now that someone asked me to, I'll just do it. (...)"

Why are software development task estimations regularly off by a factor of 2-3?

What are some systems we live with today that were designed for a world of the past?

Answers range from "modern plumbing" to printed/minted money.

How can college students become successful entrepeneurs?

Top answer: "At NYU, our thesis has been: to be a successful entrepreneur, students need to build stuff. Lots of stuff. Sitting around and talking about it doesn't count, filling out business plans doesn't count, winning contests doesn't count, only shipping stuff counts. (...)"