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There’s a 288-billion-mile cloud of alcohol in space
Space is full of booze. Let's go get some.
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Nothing to sneeze at: Climate change is making your allergies worse
Allergy doctors across the country report an uptick in patient visits, and scientists are straightforward about the climate connection.
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Your cup of coffee contains cavity-fighting alkaloids and cockroach pheromones
Now you can say, "You know, I'm basically brushing my teeth right now," while slurping a latte.
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This fake dead whale gave us the real sads
And that’s exactly what those mean old artists intended.
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High-speed video shows how crazy birds look in very very very slow motion
"We can spread a single wing beat across 40 frames," says the professor running this operation.
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Yelp’s new city maps help you avoid hipsters
Yelp created word maps for 14 cities identifying which areas have the highest mention of "hipster," "PBR," and similar terms.
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Mice have taste receptors in their testicles. Do you?
Have you ever rubbed nuts ON your nuts? Because maybe you should.
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An inner-city neighborhood rallies around a long-neglected park
In a down-and-out corner of Washington, D.C., kids cleaned up a local park. The adults followed, and now it’s a national example of urban renewal done right.
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This weird-looking orca might actually be its own species
The Type D orca has a slightly hooked fin, snoutlike nose, and smaller white spot than other orcas. BUT WHAT WILL ITS RAPPER NAME BE?
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A mixtape love letter to the parks that birthed hip hop
Here are some great rap songs that celebrate the role of parks in city life and the history of hip hop.
