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Journalist for China’s state TV station says that smog makes you funnier and smarter
Just because you’ve “heard” “bad things” about smog doesn’t mean they’re true.
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Is global warming stoking an Arctic cold war?
Russia, the U.S., and Canada are all pushing for greater control over the North Pole. Could be the the coldest war ever!
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Get your fill of bananas now; they’re about to get destroyed by fungus
There are replacement bananas in the works, but apparently they taste kind of like apples.
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At this cafe, you can get cheaper coffee by being polite
Say, "Hi, a coffee, please," and your espresso will cost about $2; for a rude customer, the price is almost $10.
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It takes at least six countries to make a jar of Nutella
Nutella, much like Carmen Sandiego, is highly sought after. But try to track it down, and things get tricky.
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Subway make you late to work? NYC will explain it to your boss
This is even better than Photoshopping a doctor's note or forging your mom's signature. (How old are you, anyway?)
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Ask Umbra: Can you really recycle plastic bags?
A reader wonders what can be done with all those grocery bags. Umbra is chock full of good ideas.
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Your genes tell you how to vote
In conjunction with a lot of other factors, but still.
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There could be happy green news hidden in the budget deal
Paul Ryan and Patty Murray's budget plan could lead to increased funding for national parks, clean water, and clean air.