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This weird jumping fish lives on land
The Pacific leaping blenny frequently matches its outfits to rocks, reinforcing everything What Not To Wear has been saying all along.
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The year in GIFs: 2013’s green news in animated form
The top green stories of the year, brought to you by Tina Fey, Kristen Wiig, Jay-Z, and Ellen.
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Tiny brewery sticks it to Starbucks
Missouri's Exit 6 Brewery has maybe the best response to a cease-and-desist letter EVER.
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Ask Umbra: Does leaving the lights on really keep the burglars away?
A reader wonders if blazing bulbs are just a waste of energy. Umbra heads to the scene of the crime.
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Is gluten lobotomizing you?
Here's a look at some of the claims behind the gluten-free label. The evidence is wheat thin.
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What can “anybody” tell Obama about Keystone XL?
Obama said he was willing to work with "anybody" to combat climate change. Artist Franke James takes the challenge.
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Cut off this worm’s head, and it will grow back with the same memories
If you snip off a planarian's head and tail, one worm can become three worms. And all three may share the same memories.
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Look how depressing The Lion King’s opening would be without the animals
This video from Greenpeace Netherlands ruins everyone’s fun by removing most of the life from "Circle of Life."
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Mass-transit commuters getting screwed by the taxman in 2014
Get ready to pay more for your transit pass. As of Jan. 1, the tax code will cut a benefit for transit commuters, even as it boosts a benefit for drivers.
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Sharks are now tweeting to warn nearby swimmers
Ideally, the tweets would say something like “It’s me, Jaws! I’m rapidly approaching Laguna Beach! GET OUT THA WAY.”
