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moon

A 'Black Moon' is Coming

Forget the blue moon.
September 27, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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books

The First Encyclopedia by a Woman Contains The First Image of a Pretzel

In the 12th century, pretzels were for kings apparently.
September 27, 2016
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sex

An Australian State Has Banned Mooning

Pressed ham is off the menu.
September 26, 2016
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satanic worship

Satanic Temple Opens International Headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts

A city known, of course, for witches.
September 23, 2016
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puzzles

Solving the Mystery of the Secret International Puzzle Party

Only true collectors are invited to this hidden celebration of mechanical puzzles.
September 23, 2016
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crime

Someone Keeps Stealing Joan of Arc's Sword in D.C.

Is it a clue to a sprawling historic conspiracy?
September 22, 2016
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california

Found: A Bunch of Dragon Boogers in a California Delta

Slime blobs get all the best names.
September 21, 2016
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david bowie

The '60s Chicago Teen Trend That Inspired David Bowie's 'Lost' Album

The Thin White Duke wished he was a Gouster.
September 21, 2016
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robots

Some Official Robot Ethics Were Released in Britain

Let's not create racist murder bots.
September 20, 2016
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features

Meet the Woman Who Is Preserving the Smell of History

One scientist's quest to capture old scents.
September 20, 2016
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lightning

Found: The World's Longest Lightning Strikes, In Both Length and Time

Lightning is a little more intense than we thought.
September 19, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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essential guide

10 Bars at the End of the World

Raise a glass to some of the most remote and unlikely watering holes in the far reaches of the world.
September 17, 2016
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utopia week

Was Your Salad Fork Made in a Former Utopia?

From your fridge to your silverware, you've probably benefited from a utopia.
September 16, 2016
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trains

Conductor Stops Train After His Work Shift Ends, Stranding 109 Passengers Mid-Trip

A man of principle.
September 16, 2016
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feature

Exploring the Strange Pleasures of Cockaigne, a Medieval Peasant's Dream World

The birds fly right into your mouth, and there isn't animal poop everywhere!
September 15, 2016
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telescopes

Did We Just Witness the Birth of a Black Hole?

A star has disappeared.
September 15, 2016
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meteorites

Found: One of the Largest Meteorites Ever

Thirty tons, experts say.
September 14, 2016
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dolphins

Dolphins Have Human-Like Conversations Underwater, Says Science

It's probably all gossip.
September 13, 2016
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star trek

We Asked 32 Trekkies How They Would Create a Perfect Future

No one knows utopia like "Star Trek" fans.
September 13, 2016
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linguistics

Do You Know the New York Accent Better Than a New Yorker?

There's a quiz.
September 12, 2016
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politics

The UN General Assembly Plans Meeting Over 'Superbugs'

Diseases, not alien monsters.
September 9, 2016
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disney

The Future of Animatronics, From Disney to the U.S. Military

The world's leading animatronics company is bringing us closer to an automated future.
September 9, 2016
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robots

The First Robot 'Motherships' Are Coming ... And They're Minivans

Welcome to a future soccer moms can be proud of.
September 8, 2016
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music

Bob Dylan, a Musician, Is Set To Drop A New Welded Gateway Later This Year

Hot fire... was used in its construction.
September 7, 2016