Grist List
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Squid have been committing mass suicide — and now we might know why
Squid have a habit of beaching themselves in droves. Scientists think they might finally be getting a handle on how it happens.
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This video of an eagle snatching a baby is so good we refuse to believe it’s fake
Stop being so cynical. There's no way this is fake, and here's why.
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Apparently there’s such a thing as a fish tornado, and this is what it looks like
Fish tornadoes: They're real, and they're spectacular.
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They may have caught the culprits behind Canada’s maple syrup heist
We cannot wait to hear how and especially WHY the three people who were just arrested managed to (allegedly) steal millions of pounds of syrup.
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Watch people light a frozen lake on fire
Better than lighting the methane coming out of your sink on fire.
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Farmers in Nepal double their crops through the magic of pee
It’s not just good for the crops -- it also reduces waste.
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Dogs come to help the grieving in Newtown
In Newtown, Conn., people have been shattered by grief. A group of sweet, adorable dogs have been brought in to ease their suffering.
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Reclaim NYC makes really cool furniture from Sandy debris
Hurricane Sandy was devastating. But a group of local artists have made some really nice, usable items from the debris it left behind.
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Watch a pool of oil magically turn into a Christmas tree
NPR's Robert Krulwich calls this "the perfect tree for an oil billionaire.”
