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The Worldwide Scavenger Hunt For Vintage, Low-Radiation Metals

The quest for precious metals has led scavengers to rip up old railways, raid sunken battleships, and disturb centuries-old artworks in the name of science.

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Behold: The World’s First Heavy Metal Cheese

A fromager discovered that playing Slayer to cheese makes it even more delicious.

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The Chameleonic Craft Of Darrell Thorne

Be the unicorn you want to see in the world.

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How Stonehenge Replicas Became The World’s First Meme

There’s no shortage of Stonehenge replicas, big and small, accurate and irreverent, to experience.

Why Texans Dove Into Harvey’s Toxic Floodwaters To Rescue Bats Barehanded

To the people who love them, Houston’s bats aren’t scary — they’re bug-eating “dragons” that keep our ecosystem (and economy) afloat.

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Every September 11, I Remember This Surprising Story About Steve Buscemi

Indie film’s favorite oddball was once an FDNY firefighter, and he’s never forgotten his roots.

The Hopeful Pragmatist

Peter Singer explains the effective altruism movement and why working on Wall Street may be better than joining the Peace Corps, philanthropically speaking.

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Facebook Responds To Accusations That It “Suppressed” Right-Wing Stories

Why do we expect neutrality from Facebook when we don’t expect it from media companies themselves?

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All Remaining Ringling Bros. Circus Elephants Are Retiring to Florida

“It's kind of a new age in our understanding.”

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This Is What Climate Change Denial Looks Like

The new movie Climate Hustle is a sad, Palin-endorsed propaganda piece

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It’s Fish Versus Herpes In Australian Invasive Species Showdown

”There seems to be nothing good about them.”

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How Far Back Does The Climate Conspiracy Go?

Authorities and journalists are investigating what could be a 50-year cover-up by fossil fuel companies like Exxon.

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Why Snoop Called Schwarzenegger a Racist Punk

The rapper eviscerated the Governator for helping a friend’s son but allowing the 2005 execution of Tookie Williams.

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Stop Drafting Paul Ryan

He’s already pretty overwhelmed, so leave him alone, you guys.

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PETA to Pregnant Women: Eating Chicken Wings Will Stunt Your Baby’s Growth

As usual, the vegans at PETA are starving—for attention.

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Panama Papers Scandal Could Launch Iceland’s Pirate Party to Power

In the wake of a post-leak power vacuum, the anti-establishment party is poised for a revolution.

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