7 of the Coolest Bridges in the United States
(via Popular Mechanics) There are hundreds upon hundreds of bridges in the wide expanse of the United States, and among
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Month: November 2016
Striking Photos of Philadelphia’s Abandoned Power Stations
(via Atlas Obscura) The new book Palazzos of Power: Central Stations of the Philadelphia Electric Company, 1900-1930 explores the history
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The Japanese Museum of Rocks That Look Like Faces
(via This is Colossal) In Chichibu, Japan, two hours northwest of Tokyo, there’s an odd museum; perhaps the only one
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Swim Peacefully with Thousands of Jellyfish in Palau
(via Great Big Story) On Eil Malk Island in Palau, you can swim with jellyfish without getting stung. This marine
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An Alarm Designer on How to Annoy People in the Most Effective Ways
(via Atlas Obscura) Alarm sounds are engineered to elicit particular responses in humans. And yet, sometimes, humans choose not to
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How Do Bugs Survive The Winter?
(via SciShow) Birds fly south, humans bundle up, but what do insects do to survive the winter? From creating antifreeze-like
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The World’s Most Expensive Cheese Is Made from … Donkey Milk?
(via Great Big Story) We’re all familiar with goat cheeses and cow’s milk cheeses, but what about cheese from donkey
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This Artist Used Over 6,500 Scents To Recreate The Smell Of 35 World Cities
(via Atlas Obscura)“Every city has an identity like we humans do. And every city is unique smell-wise,” explains Tolaas, a
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The Animal Kingdom’s Oddest Ways of Handling Anxiety
(via Atlas Obscura) When it comes to over-the-top panic behavior, humans definitely win. But when faced with the many dangers
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How to Put Up Christmas Lights: 7 Essential Tips and Looks
(via Popular Mechanics) Despite neighborhood peer pressure, you and you alone dictate the aesthetic direction of your home’s holiday display.
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15 Continents That No Longer Exist
(via mental_floss) Earth only has so much space. Over time, the continents have merged and divided on countless occasions. Accordingly,
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A Mini Guide to Thanksgiving Leftovers
(via First We Feast) Hosting a proper Thanksgiving in cramped quarters is not much fun for anyone involved. It’s an
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