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Squirrels, anyone?

1/29/2019

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More than you ever wanted to know about squirrels? I found a lot of these facts interesting. Hopefully at least now you will be able to pronounce the word.
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PETA wants to change ‘anti-animal’ sayings, but the Internet thinks they’re feeding a fed horse

1/21/2019

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​I love idioms and this article elicited many reactions from me, mostly amusement. PETA's proposal is perfect for the internet – clever responses abound in the comments and other articles. Don't put all your kale in one strainer!
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52 places to go in 2019

1/14/2019

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...and many of them are not very far away.
Places to go
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The Egg Thief

1/8/2019

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This is a long read but it is guaranteed to transport you into another world, likely one you never even knew existed. Some people have ideas that are just, so, novel. 

"For decades Jeffrey Lendrum helicoptered up and rappelled down to aeries on cliff faces from Patagonia to Quebec, snatching unhatched raptors and selling them, investigators believe, to wealthy Middle Eastern falconers. This week in London, one of the most bizarre criminals in modern history goes on trial for the fourth time. Here is his story."
The Egg Thief
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Technology, ranked

1/3/2019

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​If GPS is only number 49, what are the others? Moveable type is on the list, as are antibiotics and the electric light. Others are more surprising and thought-provoking. Take a look. 
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