The most incredible wilderness survival stories ever
(via Grunge) Probably the only thing nature abhors more than a vacuum is a human. The great outdoors can turn on
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Month: February 2018
A Definitive Ranking of Every Olympic Mascot
(via The Ringer) A white tiger named Soohorang is the official mascot of the 2018 Winter Olympic games and the
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15 Wonderfully Wise Quotes From Judy Blume
(via Mental Floss) Judy Blume was the queen of the YA novel before the concept even existed, inspiring generations of
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Two Sisters, Two Flags
(via Great Big Story) As sisters, Hannah and Marissa Brandt share a lot, including a passion for ice hockey. They
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25 Coolest Moments in Olympic Opening Ceremony History
(via Mental Floss) The 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea kick off today. To celebrate, we’re looking back on the
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Where Old, Unreadable Documents Go to Be Understood
(via Atlas Obscura) Linda Watson’s company, Transcription Services, has a rare specialty—transcribing historical documents that stump average readers. Once, while
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New Orleans’ Queen of Creole Cooking Still Reigns at 94
(via Great Big Story) At Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, a hearty bowl of chef Leah Chase’s gumbo is
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How to Eat (and Drink) Like the Queen: Royal Chefs Reveal Elizabeth II’s Favorite Foods
(via Mental Floss) It’s good to be the Queen. Twice a week, Queen Elizabeth II browses a leather-bound menu of
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How Long Is a Moment?
(via Atlas Obscura) hen you take “a moment to think,” how long do you need? “In a moment” probably means
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Vinegar Valentines: The Victorian Tradition of Sending Anonymous Hate Mail
(via Amusing Planet) In the late 19th century, Valentine’s Day was more than an occasion for lovers to express their
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A Peek at Famous Readers’ Borrowing Records From a Private New York Library
(via Atlas Obscura) The New York Society Library, a subscription library now located in a prim townhouse on East 79th
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Chopped Cheese: The Real New Yorker’s Sandwich
(via Great Big Story) Forget your street cart hot dogs and deli pastrami, the *real* New Yorker’s sandwich is the
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