The Skyscraper Index Plus

According to this theory, the world's tallest buildings have risen on the eve of economic downturns.
 Interesting.
Get the info here at Wikipedia.
Pic courtesy of Wikimedia commons.


Also,
American politicians are speaking more childishly than ever according to one study.
American readers might be surprised to see that the Republicans rate a slightly lower age language level than the Democrats. Or they might not. :)
Is this the result of "coaching" by spin doctors?

Still catching up on a bundle of old links here folks.