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The Czech Republic Is Changing Its English Name

Two words, it seems, is just too much.
Erik Shilling April 14, 2016
animals

Bad Sniffer Dogs at Airport Keep Finding Only Cheese and Sausages

No heroin or cocaine, though.
Erik Shilling April 14, 2016
news

Spain's Prime Minister Wants to Formally Get Rid of Siestas

The afternoon nap has been on the ropes for years.
Erik Shilling April 14, 2016
A member of the tiger trio hangs out with a human performer.
animals

Rare Bengal Tiger Cubs Born to Exiled Circus in Nicaragua

The three cubs each had different colors.
Cara Giaimo April 14, 2016
temples

Found: The Lost Grave of One of Mexico's First Catholic Priests

Miguel de Palomares was buried in a repurposed Aztec temple and forgotten.
Sarah Laskow April 14, 2016
industrial

World's Largest Coal Company Files for Bankruptcy

It's been a rough few years.
Erik Shilling April 13, 2016
universities

Secret Harvard Club Breaks Centuries of Silence to Oddly Defend Male-Only Policy

One way to reduce sexual assault against women, the club's board president said, was not to have them around.
Erik Shilling April 13, 2016
lakes

Found, With a Robot: A Loch Ness Monster

A man-made version of Nessie was lost decades ago.
Sarah Laskow April 13, 2016
science

Ancient Humans Turned Monogamous Because They Were Getting So Many STIs

We all have our reasons.
Erik Shilling April 13, 2016
Crab stampede! Run!
news

Watch Thousands of Tiny Crabs Stampede Across the Sea Floor

Even jaded researchers were "mesmerized" by the swarm.
Cara Giaimo April 13, 2016
art

Found: A Gruesome Painting That May Be an Authentic Caravaggio

It may never be clear who actually painted this version of Holofernes' beheading.
Sarah Laskow April 13, 2016
space exploration

A Billionaire's Plan to Send Robots Powered by Lasers to Alpha Centauri

The trip to the star system, which is 4.37 lightyears away, could take just 20 years.
Erik Shilling April 12, 2016
science

The First Brain Scans of People High on LSD Reveal Some Predictable Things

You turn into a baby.
Erik Shilling April 12, 2016
news

The National Weather Service Will STOP USING ALL CAPS IN FORECASTS

Well, most of the time.
Erik Shilling April 12, 2016
Minneapolis, early in the morning.
infrastructure

Why All Of Minneapolis Woke Up At The Same Time This Morning

The city's emergency sirens all went off at once for no reason.
Cara Giaimo April 12, 2016
architecture

Found: A Massive, Mysterious Rock Sphere in Bosnia

It was made by a totally natural process. Or, people. Or, aliens.
Sarah Laskow April 12, 2016
science

Chinese Scientists Have Edited the Genes of Human Embryos—Again

The future is fast approaching.
Erik Shilling April 11, 2016
magic

British Spy Agency Tried to Stop a Massive Harry Potter Leak

"We don't comment on our defense against the dark arts," an agency spokesperson said.
Erik Shilling April 11, 2016