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garbage

Found: A $5,000 Mortgage Payment That Was Accidentally Thrown in The Trash

Some hero sanitation workers saved it.
December 15, 2016
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rituals week

How to Appease Household Spirits Across the World

Quit playing games with my hearth.
December 14, 2016
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music

Mozart Has Sold More CDs in 2016 Than Beyoncé

Amadeus, Amadeus!
December 13, 2016
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video games

Exploring The Last Resort, Robert De Niro's Forgotten '90s Adventure Game

Also featuring Aerosmith, Cher, and Christopher Reeve.
December 9, 2016
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christmas

Teens and Krampus Are Again Violently Battling Each Other

Christmas demons and youth don't mix.
December 9, 2016
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Survey: When Will You Open Your Christmas Gifts?

Let us know about your personal holiday traditions.
December 8, 2016
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fantasy

Why Do Dwarves Sound Scottish and Elves Sound Like Royalty?

Blame Tolkien and time.
December 7, 2016
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television

A Giant Jeremy Clarkson Head Is Mysteriously Haunting America's Highways

Where is his head at?
December 6, 2016
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space

Astronauts Are Getting Better and Better at Farming in Space

Dinner in orbit is getting a whole lot fresher.
December 6, 2016
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features

Discover the Perfect Sundial Motto to Describe Your Mortality

“This solar shadow is at once the measure of time and the symbol of life.”
December 2, 2016
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gavle goat

Some Arsonists Have Already Destroyed the 2016 Gävle Goat

On its 50th anniversary, the poor goat lasted for less than a day.
November 28, 2016
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sanctuaries

Building the World's First Retirement Home For Killer Whales

The Whale Sanctuary Project is building a place for old orca performers.
November 28, 2016
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thanksgiving

Inside the Theme Park Where Thanksgiving Never Ends

Celebrate Turkey Day in summer on a thematically relevant rollercoaster.
November 22, 2016
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news

Secret Crocodile Mummies Found Inside Bigger Crocodile Mummy

It's crocs on crocs on crocs.
November 18, 2016
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sharks

Rare, Giant Shark Attacks Seal in Oregon River

Jaws: Pacific Northwest Edition.
November 17, 2016
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toys

Predicting the Hottest Toys of the Year is Not All Fun and Games

There's a science to plaything prognostication.
November 16, 2016
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politics

Why Is Inauguration Day on January 20?

Until the Great Depression, lame duck presidents stewed for much longer.
November 15, 2016
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news

Australian Cow Swims to Freedom, Stays on the Lam for 24 Hours

It was headed for export.
November 14, 2016
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space

Mystery Space Junk Crashes Into Myanmar

The sky is falling.
November 11, 2016
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video games

How '1-Up' Went From Pinball to Gamer Speak

Turns out Mario mushrooms owe a lot to pinball machines.
November 9, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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marketing

The Long Death of Product 19, the Most Beloved Cereal You've Never Heard Of

Despite a devoted fanbase, it has disappeared.
November 7, 2016
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snow

Giant Snowballs Have Appeared on the Siberian Coast

Nature is getting ready for a fight.
November 4, 2016
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panic week

Panic in Comfort With the Modern Safe Room

The ultra-secure spaces designed for waiting out an emergency.
November 4, 2016
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panic week

Did a Silent Film About a Train Really Cause Audiences to Stampede?

A closer look at an enduring tale of movie-induced panic.
November 3, 2016