Around the Blogs, Vol. 5

1. Have findings on cognitive dissonance been misinterpreted for 50 years?

2. This made me laugh. And this. And this.

3. Which US states are the toughest on crime? The statistic's not perfect, but much better than nothing, and I was surprised how big the differences are.

4. Financial compensation for organ donors works. Of course, I have an even better idea.

5. Economist: Economists don't know a lot about the economy.

6. "Please don't beat me. I'm having my period." Not airport reading, obviously. (Pointer)