Among the things I learned this week:
* The path to take if you want to drive across the United States and maintain a comfortable 70 degree temperature. (Courtesy: Nathan Yau/Flowing Data)

* Noh, a type of Japanese theater. (Courtesy: Charles Isherwood/NYT)

* Britain has about 20 civil servants with relevant experience negotiating trade deals. (Courtesy: Economist)

* Wildlife and humans cooperate to find beehives. (Courtesy: Natalie Angier/NYT)