Cara Giaimo

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2015

former staff writer, forever fan // @cjgiaimo // caragiaimo (at) gmail (dot) com

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Articles by Cara Giaimo

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Why the 'Sixth Extinction' is Always in the News

science

Why the 'Sixth Extinction' is Always in the News

The Lesser-Known History of the Confederate Flag

history

The Lesser-Known History of the Confederate Flag

This Mystery Photo Haunting Reddit Appears to Be Image Recognition Gone Very Weird

art

This Mystery Photo Haunting Reddit Appears to Be Image Recognition Gone Very Weird

New Study Finds That Kangaroos Are Southpaws

animals

New Study Finds That Kangaroos Are Southpaws

Shooting Animals: The Surprising Legacy of Camera Traps

nature

Shooting Animals: The Surprising Legacy of Camera Traps

Smell You Later, Donald Trump: How Roses Get Their Names

gardens

Smell You Later, Donald Trump: How Roses Get Their Names

The Ravenna, The Manticora and 11 Somewhat Lesser-Known Monsters

monsters

The Ravenna, The Manticora and 11 Somewhat Lesser-Known Monsters

Nervous System Hookup Leads to Telepathic Hand-Holding

science

Nervous System Hookup Leads to Telepathic Hand-Holding

50 Years Ago, the First American Walked in Space, And He Didn't Want to Stop

space exploration

50 Years Ago, the First American Walked in Space, And He Didn't Want to Stop