Links of Interest 8/26

Interview with Patton Oswalt.

The Chinese view Ikea slightly different than us. Slightly.

Well, I’m never one to shy away from something that makes Cal Ripken Jr. look bad.

Will the UFC lose popularity because it didn’t sign Fedor?

6.7 billion of us can certainly make a mess.

You think your boss is bad? Couldn’t possibly be as bad as these.

A look at the peak oil theory.

Cool animation of how the international space station came together.

If you’re into architecture and cool buildings, this is for you.

Tall roller coasters. In fact, these are the tallest roller coasters in the world.