racism
The Persistent Racism of America's Cemeteries
Not only is segregation still an issue but also America risks losing important history in its forgotten graveyards.
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epidemics
In 1981, Clowns Allegedly Appeared Across Boston, Similar to Current Clown Panic
A deep dive into "phantom clowns" leads us to '80s Boston, "The Paddler," and Donald Trump.
music
Bob Dylan, a Musician, Is Set To Drop A New Welded Gateway Later This Year
Hot fire... was used in its construction.
windmills
Watch These Daredevils Take a Spin on 55-Foot Windmill Sails
It's like revolving on a much less secure Ferris wheel.
fraud
Election Fraud in the 1800s Involved Kidnapping and Forced Drinking
How roving "cooping" gangs got voters drunk and disturbed the democratic process.
books
We're Hitting the Road for a 12-City Book Tour Across America
Come celebrate the release of our very first book!
amusement parks
Chronicling America’s Love of the Log Flume
Theme parks keep getting more incredible, but the log ride stays the same.
russia
A River In Arctic Russia Has Turned Blood Red
The local nickel factory denies any involvement.
shells
New York City Is Building a Home for 50,000 Oysters From 5,000 Toilets
Broken porcelain will make a great home for baby oysters.
medicine
The First Ever Stethoscope Was a Simple Wooden Tube
Happy 200th birthday, respiratory instrument!
story
Watch 1,000 Kyrgyz Musicians Play their National Instrument, the Komuz
Forget Rio, it's the World Nomad Games.
pollution
Incredible Photos of the Hermit Crabs Who Live In Trash
Instead of shells, these hermit crabs used plastic bottle caps and other trash.
video
Why Are Thousands of People Watching This Livestream of a Wyoming Town?
No one knows, but here are some theories.
camera obscura
The Story Behind the Most Famous Photo from Hurricane Andrew
How do you keep a flamingo flock safe in a major storm?
the exit interview
Exit Interview: I Played With LEGO for a Living
A former LEGO master model builder talks about taking toys seriously.
library
This Library Is Threatening Jail Time Over Overdue Books
Those late fees are no joke.
space exploration
Found: Philae’s Final Resting Place
The lander on Comet 67P was finally located.
