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Skamania County isn’t the only place to have outlawed the killing of undiscovered creatures—but why does anyone feel it’s necessary in the first place?

The sweet and savory pairing may seem controversial, but it’s a traditional way to enjoy apple pie in New England and the Midwest.
Sam Hindman|
When you stop to think about it, many of our autumnal traditions—like scooping out pumpkin guts, asking strangers for candy, and wandering aimlessly through cornfields—are pretty bizarre.
Stacy Conradt|
From moving stories of the Black American experience to imagined worlds of breathtaking vision, here are 13 books that had an influence Gen X—and help shaped the world as we know it today.
Chris Wheatley|

Weird

What caused some of these ominous events still remains a total mystery.
Lorna Wallace|
The CIA's encrypted art sculpture has puzzled cryptographers for decades. The man with the answers is finally ready to clue them in.
Jake Rossen|
Colorado residents are spotting rabbits with bizarre horn-like growths.
CaLea Johnson|
In 2009, the world was captivated by a little boy seemingly trapped in a runaway aircraft. As a new Netflix documentary reveals, the truth was a lot stranger.
Jake Rossen|
There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.
Lorraine Boissoneault|
Inspiring to imagine but nightmarish to live in, these failed communes have become cautionary tales in hubris and ego. 
Colin Scanlon|
From the long legs of the jerboa to basically everything about the duck-billed platypus, evolution has taken some weird turns.
Bethel Afful|
Discover some of history's most hilarious—and unforgettable—controversies that were caused by farts, including regime changes in Ancient Egypt and more.
Lucas Reilly|

World Records

Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.
CaLea Johnson|
From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.
Michele Debczak|
Meet Pearl and Reggie: the world’s smallest and tallest dogs brought together by Guinness World Records.
CaLea Johnson|

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These aquatic champions display incredible strength.

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The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.
Jake Rossen|
Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.
CaLea Johnson|
Cars aren’t a piece of fruit, so how did they come to be associated with lemons? Discover how this slang term got adopted in the automotive world and what it really means.
Jake Rossen|
Some of the products offered up for sale in the catalogue were downright dangerous.
Laura Steadham Smith|

Architecture

The 1954 fixer-upper, the only private home designed by the iconic architect in Florida, is built in his atypical “hemicycle” style—and can be yours for a cool couple million.
Tim Brinkhof|
These odd architectural features are remnants of a time when people had to pay if they wanted to look outside.
Tim Brinkhof|
These little spaces often spark curiosity and nostalgia, though few people know their history.
Lauren Dana|
You aren’t seeing double—some houses were intentionally built with this architectural quirk. We explain why.
Sam Hindman|

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The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.
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