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In 1968, novelist Jerzy Kosiński wrote his second book, Steps. It received a good amount of critical [...]

1) “Requiem for the Mall ” (Popular Mechanics, 18 minutes, November 2017). Thanks to Craig S. for [...]

New Taipei City — not to be confused with Taipei — is the most populous city in Taiwan, with [...]

The title above is a real problem — or was. The picture below was the solution. Michigan State [...]

Seabirds live in a marine environment, typically feasting on fish that get too close to the surface. [...]

1) “Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you’ve never noticed” (TED, 18 minutes [...]

The first episode of The Simpsons — Season 1, Episode 1 — debuted on December 17, 1989. Homer and [...]

We’ve come to the time of year where your uh, kids’ Halloween candy haul is reaching its end. Remaining [...]

1) “In the Land of Vendettas That Go On Forever” (VQR, 32 minutes, Fall 2017). The sub-head: [...]

Goldfish — the cheesy, tiny, fish-shaped brand of crackers — were invented in Sweden in 1958. [...]