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The Case for Killing the Campfire
Wes Siler
19-Oct-16
Outdoor tradition or dangerous, polluting, wasteful relic of the past?
How to Survive Encounters with Dangerous Animals
Wes Siler
7-May-18
A new book breaks down the skills required for dealing with 40 different creatures
The American Obsession With Lawns
Krystal D'Costa
3-May-17
Lawns are expensive—and some regard them as boring in their uniformity—but they are a hallmark of homeownership. Why do Americans place so much importance on lawn maintenance?
The Obsessive Life and Mysterious Death of the Fisherman Who Discovered the Loch Ness Monster
Paul Brown
10-Dec-20
A humble Scotsman saw something strange in the water—and daringly set out to catch it—only to have lecherous out-of-towners steal his fame and upend his quest.
Everything Feels More Expensive Because It Is
Rani Molla and Emily Stewart
8-Jul-21
Why are prices going up? Used cars, gas, and groceries seem more expensive because they are.
Solo Travel Among Women Is Nowhere Near Slowing Down
Parker Diakite
5-Jul-19
Solo travel has been on the rise but this is especially true for women.
The Unexpected Philosophy Icelanders Live By
Katie Hammel
23-Apr-20
A 2017 University of Iceland survey showed that nearly half of Icelanders say this is the philosophy they live by. Perhaps this idea that everything will work out has been infused into Icelandic culture through the centuries.
Kahlil Gibran on Friendship and the Building Blocks of Meaningful Conection
Maria Popova
20-Jun-19
"In the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed."
What We Really Lose When Highways Destroy Historic Neighborhoods
Peter Simek
15-Jun-21
A few old news reports about Deep Ellum in the late 1960s unintentionally document the huge costs of highway-driven demolition.
What We Lose When Retail Stores Disappear
Marissa Evans
6-Jul-20
Second-act careers for women vanish with the demise of department stores and malls