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Holly Richmond Culture

Every April, Tokyo gets a new transit safety mascot. This year, it’s an adorable lion reminding you not to hold up the subway with your cake habit.

Holly Richmond Culture

There are already bugs in our processed food. Vegans should embrace insects as a rich source of protein, says one entomophagist.

Holly Richmond Culture

A Guardian writer argues for a drastic rethink of America's love of pets. First up: golden retriever time-shares.

Holly Richmond Culture

Former Occupier Micah White wants to spark micro-movements in small towns across the country. Tiny Nehalem, Ore., is his test lab.

Amber Cortes Culture

A reader is worried about becoming road pizza. Umbra breaks out the pie charts.

Ask Umbra® Culture

"We're giving computers and electronics a second chance, but what talks to my heart is giving people a second chance." AWW.

Holly Richmond Culture

If you don’t feel like spending your weekend reading all 5,000 words, here are some choice bits. (In sum: Someone get Al Gore a Tesla.)

Holly Richmond Culture

This video involves strategically placed ping-pong balls, a hot tub, and "canine dogs." LOTS of canine dogs.

Holly Richmond Culture

After 16 Sherpas died in a horrific avalanche on Everest, a writer who climbed the peak wonders what's next for the world’s tallest mountain.

Samantha Larson Culture

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