It has been a week. It’s not going to fix anything, but maybe watching George Clooney chilling at the end of a movie will help you in some small way. He has perfected the art of just chillin’ out silently for an extended period of time during the last shot of a movie while the credits roll… (via laura olin) Tags: George...

Matthew Ingram takes a look at the moral panic over social media and teen depression. “Despite all of the studies, there is still an almost complete lack of any evidence that social media use causes anxiety or depression in young adults.”

Sports Celebrate Physical Variation — Until It Challenges Social Norms. “A powerful triple axel on the ice is perfectly feminine when done in a skirt. But a powerful punch? A cheetah-fast sprint? Variation is suddenly of deep concern.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

You’ve heard about the Earth’s new mini-moon, yes? “It will be temporarily trapped by our planet’s gravity and orbit the globe - but only for about two months.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Ran across this book in the bookstore recently and it looked great: The Art of Aardman. “This collection features original character sketches and never-before-seen concept art, offering a unique look inside the studio that created…Wallace & Gromit.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Music By John Williams is a documentary film about the legendary composer who did the scores for Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters, Superman, E.T., Home Alone, Schindler’s List — seriously, one person composed all these?! — Saving Private Ryan, Harry Potter, Lincoln, etc. etc. etc. Oh, and the Olympic Fanfare and Theme...