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A Man’s Last Minutes With His Best Friend

He stayed with his dog Oden until the end.

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The End of the World Is Real

We are suckers for The End. It fascinates us.

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Burning Man: More Relevant Than Ever

It requires reorientation from the Polaris of wealth, competition, and individualism. That can be unsettling, like a hint of negative G.

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Roving Curiosity: Why NASA's Jaw Dropping Mars Mission Is Worth Every Penny

NASA's role—"to reveal the unknown for the benefit of all humanity"—could never be fulfilled by the profit-oriented, risk-averse private sector.

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How Reddit Became the Internet's Vigilante Voltron

From Karen Klein to SOPA, the social news site Reddit can now muster tremendous financial, promotional, and political influence.

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Intermission: The Most Beautiful Valentine Ever Made

A letter from a soldier in the Union Army, about to go into battle, sent home to his wife.

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Has Burning Man Fallen On Its Sword?

The Burning Man Festival stumbles under its ever-growing weight.

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This Is What Happens When You Unplug the TV During the Super Bowl

You've got some very disappointed super fans on your hands.

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Intermission: A Dog's View of Dogs Playing

The weekend is here. Don't forget to play.

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Intermission: Chimps, Humans, and the Trait of Kindness

There are many similarities between us and our closest animal relatives, but this one may surprise you.