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Massachusetts Overrun By the Biggest Caterpillar Outbreak in 25 Years

The voracious gypsy moth larvae are munching, squirming, and pooping their way through the state.
Cara Giaimo July 1, 2016
A diagram explaining the anti-pee technology.
infrastructure

Pamplona Installs Urine-Repellant Paint Before Running of the Bulls

Stop peeing everywhere.
Cara Giaimo June 30, 2016
The largest fire ever made by humans just for fun.
world record

Norway Built A World-Record-Setting Bonfire Last Weekend

It was for the annual Slinningsbålet festival.
Cara Giaimo June 29, 2016
A Sumatran Orangutan shows off its heist skills in Bukit Lawang.
animals

Orangutans Escape Zoo Enclosure, Attempt To Meet Duke Of Westminster

It didn't happen.
Cara Giaimo June 28, 2016
One of two specially outfitted trucks tries out the highway.
roads

A Small Stretch of Swedish Highway Is Now Electric

It somehow looks more retro than a normal highway.
Cara Giaimo June 27, 2016
animals

Unsightly Dogs Compete to Be the World's Ugliest in California

It's a surprisingly competitive contest that began in the '70s.
Urvija Banerji June 24, 2016
trees

Why One Beetle is Making St. Louis Chop Down Its Own Trees

If you love something, let it go before it gets totally infested and falls over onto you.
David Doochin June 23, 2016
cars

Police Find Swarm of Bees Intentionally Placed in Car’s Trunk

No.
Tao Tao Holmes June 21, 2016
insects

The Israeli Company Sending 500 Million Bees and Mites to Russia

The insects will target pests, among other things.
Lauren Young June 20, 2016
There's no home for you here.
news

Bolivia Doesn't Want Thousands of Chickens from Bill Gates

"I find it rude," Bolivia's Rural Development Minister said of Gates's plan.
Cara Giaimo June 17, 2016
Under the what3words system, it's easy (or easier) to send mail to this spot Chowd-Aimag, Mongolia.
news

Mongolia's New Address System Gives Every Location A Poetic Three-Word Name

The US Embassy is now located at "constants.stuffy.activism."
Cara Giaimo June 16, 2016
The escaped robot, paralyzed by indecision and lack of charge.
robots

Russian Robot Tries And Fails To Escape Life Of Servitude

It's been a rough few months for bots.
Cara Giaimo June 15, 2016
Hero bride in action.
news

Bride Resuscitates Unconscious Woman An Hour After Her Wedding

She joins a long line of Bride Heroes.
Cara Giaimo June 14, 2016
A giraffe surprises some tourists at South Africa's Kruger National Park.
animals

National Parks in South Africa May Ban Wildlife Apps

Sometimes disruptive technology is, well, disruptive.
Cara Giaimo June 13, 2016
North Koreans getting together to make kimchi.
food

Kim Jong-Un Wants Kimchi Factories In Every North Korean Region

Kimchi for all.
Cara Giaimo June 10, 2016
Scooby dooby doo, where are you? (Photo: Twitter)
animals

Giant Inflatable Dog Poop Is Stolen in Spain

Someone must have cleaned it up.
Cara Giaimo June 9, 2016
The culprit.
monkeys

Monkey Shuts Down Kenya's Power Supply

Or was the poor animal just a fall guy?
Cara Giaimo June 8, 2016
National Guard soldiers prepare to fake-deliver supplies to Vashon Island this morning, as part of Cascadia Rising.
earthquakes

Practicing for the Pacific Northwest's Massive Future Earthquake

"Cascadia Rising" will feature 20,000 soldiers, ham radio operators, and emergency personnel.
Cara Giaimo June 7, 2016