paintings
Lovely Hidden Paintings Adorned the Edges of Historic Books
Fore-edge paintings. Just look at them!
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fleeting wonders
Overly Smiley Man Sues France Over Passport Photo
He's arguing that his slightly upturned mouth is a "neutral expression."
in the background
How 'All the President's Men' Defined the Look of Journalism on Screen
As we enter the final leg of the 2016 presidential campaign, let us examine one of the iconic film portrayals of press and politics.
bug
A Fly With a Forked Penis Was Accidentally Found in Australia
It has been described as "double-barreled."
cold war
Watch a Cold War Era Video That Advises You How to Survive a Nuclear Attack
You are the target.
cities
Found: A Goddess Statue That's 8,000 Years Old
It may have represented an elderly woman.
money
See Striking Portraits Entirely Made With Dollar Bills
Mark Wagner makes currency portraits of Trump, Clinton, and more.
internet
The Bizarre Drama Over the Internet's Domain Naming System
Ted Cruz is involved.
maps
Found: A Hand-Drawn Map of Detroit from 1790
There are no robocops to be seen.
pokemon
The Complaints the FTC Received Over Pokémon Go
Will someone please think of the children?
cowgirls
The Ballad of Lucille Mulhall, America's Original Cowgirl
As a 14-year old, she roped steers in front of President Roosevelt.
iceland
Watch an Impromptu Medieval Icelandic Hymn Sung in a Modern Train Station
The acoustics of the German transit hub perfectly suit the centuries-old song.
australia
An Entire State in Australia Lost Power Following Most Powerful Storm in Decades
Over 21,000 lightning bolts struck the country in a 12-hour period.
genetics
We're Sequencing Every Member of the Weirdest Bird Species on Earth
Meet the kākāpō—a nocturnal, flightless parrot who we are about to understand on an unprecedented level.
fires
What's This Strange Patch in the Australian Desert?
It appeared in the fall of 2015.
zoos
Two Dudes Broke Into An Aquarium And Freed A Penguin Named Buddy
Now all of South Africa is trying to find him.
ask zardulu
Ask Zardulu: Why is the Earth Dying?
Also: a wife wants to rekindle her marriage and a woman wants to know if it's safe to travel to the Middle East.
abandoned research stations
Mesmerizing Photos of Abandoned Structures in the High Arctic
Old mining towns and research shacks lie in ruins in the Svalbard islands.
