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The Legacy of May Day Violence isn't a Maypole—It's the 8-Hour Workday

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The Legacy of May Day Violence isn't a Maypole—It's the 8-Hour Workday

Amid the flowery celebrations of May 1st, it's time to remember May Day's social revolutionary past.

Natalie Zarrelli
Atlas Obscura
May 1, 2016
Wolverines Are Now Being Trained to Find Avalanche Survivors

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Wolverines Are Now Being Trained to Find Avalanche Survivors

This sharp-clawed scavenger might be the key to future search and rescue efforts.

Natalie Zarrelli
Atlas Obscura
April 30, 2016
The World's Most Powerful Particle Collider Was Thwarted by a Weasel

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The World's Most Powerful Particle Collider Was Thwarted by a Weasel

Weasels love to chew, and apparently mess with science.

Natalie Zarrelli
Atlas Obscura
April 30, 2016
Newly Found Walt Whitman Series Reveals He Advocated for Paleo Diet

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Newly Found Walt Whitman Series Reveals He Advocated for Paleo Diet

“Let the main part of the diet be meat, to the exclusion of all else,” Whitman wrote, in articles that have been lost for over 150 years.

Erik Shilling
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
The U.S. Has Mountains of Cheese in Storage

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The U.S. Has Mountains of Cheese in Storage

There's a million-pound surplus.

Erik Shilling
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
Watch Hopes and Dreams Get Crushed in Seconds

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Watch Hopes and Dreams Get Crushed in Seconds

With a hydraulic press, no less.

Tao Tao Holmes
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
Over Half a Ton of Ancient Roman Coins Unearthed by Construction Workers

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Over Half a Ton of Ancient Roman Coins Unearthed by Construction Workers

The valuable trove was only a yard underground.

Erik Shilling
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
A Vegetable Compound label, featuring the portrait that confused the world.

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The First Woman to Put Her Face on Packaging Got Trolled Like Crazy

"You ought to feel solemn... that your face pervades the mind of the nation like a nightmare," wrote one early hater.

Cara Giaimo
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
Two hungry baby eagles.

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Two Baby Eagles Ate A Kitten While Pittsburgh Watched

When eagle cams get real.

Cara Giaimo
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
There's Only One State Where You Can Become a Master Cheesemaker

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There's Only One State Where You Can Become a Master Cheesemaker

You can get arrested for making cheese without a license.

Tao Tao Holmes
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
For Sale: Over $1 Million in Costumes and Props from The Hunger Games

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For Sale: Over $1 Million in Costumes and Props from The Hunger Games

Whether you are a regular fan or a wealthy collector, may the odds be ever in your favor.

Eric Grundhauser
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
Surgery's Open Secret: It Smells

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Surgery's Open Secret: It Smells

The patient never knows what odors come from inside.

Sarah Laskow
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
Found: A Mesmerizing Jellyfish With Bright Yellow Gonads

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Found: A Mesmerizing Jellyfish With Bright Yellow Gonads

Cute?

Sarah Laskow
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
The Hushed Interiors of 19th Century Libraries

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The Hushed Interiors of 19th Century Libraries

Gaze thoughtfully at vintage photographs of book-lined rooms.

Anika Burgess
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
Velka Amerika

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Uncover a World of Magical Nature in the Czech Republic

There lies an ethereal natural world beyond the architectural wonders of Prague.

Sponsored By CzechTourism
A Visual Guide to 11 of the World's Most Baffling Theme Parks

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A Visual Guide to 11 of the World's Most Baffling Theme Parks

Forget Disneyland. These theme parks are inspired by everything from toilet humor to high-end jewelry.

Eric Grundhauser
Atlas Obscura
April 29, 2016
The FBI's Social Media Policies for Agents Are Ham-Fisted Yet Smart

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The FBI's Social Media Policies for Agents Are Ham-Fisted Yet Smart

In so many words: Never tweet.

Erik Shilling
Atlas Obscura
April 28, 2016
The Fascinating Local Color from Illegal NBA Playoff Streams

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The Fascinating Local Color from Illegal NBA Playoff Streams

It's not legal, advisable or convenient, but you can learn a lot about a place from its halftime shows.

Dan Nosowitz
Atlas Obscura
April 28, 2016
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