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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 April 29, 2016

The U.S. Has Mountains of Cheese in Storage

There's a million-pound surplus.

Erik Shilling April 29, 2016

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

The valuable trove was only a yard underground.

Erik Shilling April 29, 2016

Two hungry baby eagles.

Two Baby Eagles Ate A Kitten While Pittsburgh Watched

When eagle cams get real.

Cara Giaimo April 29, 2016

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 April 29, 2016

Found: A Mesmerizing Jellyfish With Bright Yellow Gonads

Sarah Laskow April 29, 2016

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

In so many words: Never tweet.

Erik Shilling April 28, 2016

All of Belgium Is Going to Get Iodine Pills in Case of a Nuclear Accident

Aging plants are an increasing concern.

Erik Shilling April 28, 2016

People Increasingly Identify as Global—Not National—Citizens

Erik Shilling April 28, 2016

An illustration from the too-rude tourist guide.

Read a Japanese Region's New Anti-Flatulence Brochure for Tourists

The booklet, now available in English, counsels tourists on how to "understand the Japanese mind" by refraining from screaming and farting.

Cara Giaimo April 28, 2016

Found: James Monroe's Actual House

It wasn't the modest house standing on his estate, as previously thought.

Sarah Laskow April 28, 2016

Sold, for Over $18,000: A Skullcap Worn by the Pope

A lot of money for a simple hat.

Eric Grundhauser April 28, 2016

The Complaints the FCC Got Because of Super Bowl 50

Lots of Beyoncé hate.

JPat Brown April 27, 2016

Found: Computer Viruses at a Nuclear Plant

Let's stay calm.

Erik Shilling April 27, 2016

The Biggest Lion Airlift Ever to Send Dozens of Big Cats to Africa

They were rescued from South American circuses.

Erik Shilling April 27, 2016

Village Mayor Arrested for Stealing 111 Road Signs

It's a curious case.

Erik Shilling April 27, 2016

For Sale: Solar Panels at IKEA

To power that fancy lamp you just bought.

Eric Grundhauser April 27, 2016

Enormous KFC Chicken Bucket Crashes Into Long Beach

What happens when a California windstorm gets hungry.

Cara Giaimo April 27, 2016