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New show of guerrilla urbanism is both inspiring and a little creepy
Remember when DIY urbanism was frowned upon if not outright illegal? According to a new exhibition, guerrilla tactics have become symbols of American ingenuity and the rebirth of urban cool.
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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?
