Boing Boing - A Directory of Mostly Wonderful Things

archaeology The surprising reason our Iron Age ancestors drove massive spikes through the heads of the dead Allan Rose Hill
outbreaks Unknown disease spreads to 1,000 people, killing 60 so far in DRC — death 48 hours after symptoms Carla Sinclair
Only in Dade Late passengers hurl coffee at American Airlines worker to get on flight — their plan backfires (video) Carla Sinclair

media E.T. is satanic. The Smurfs too, don't ya know (video) Allan Rose Hill

genetic engineering Meet the woolly mouse, the first step toward bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction Allan Rose Hill
Boing Boing Gadgets Learn to use ChatGPT and other AI tools for automation Boing Boing's Shop
News LA Times AI defends the Ku Klux Klan Jason Weisberger
criminals Watch this woman pull a horse's tail causing it to buck and throw off child riding it Allan Rose Hill
Listen to a 30 year-old computer start up Rob Beschizza
archaeology Skeleton of woman found wrapped in chains for a surprising reason Allan Rose Hill
painful returns Scorpion stings woman at Boston Logan International Airport — and the little critter gets away Carla Sinclair
video games Tony Hawk's Pro-Skater 3 & 4 get a remaster Jason Weisberger
cars Sales of combustion engine vehicles peaked before pandemic and have not recovered Rob Beschizza
gadgets Yes, I would like a repairable flatpack toaster Rob Beschizza
Republicans NRCC Chair orders Congresspeople to hide from their voters Jason Weisberger
photography Make your own View-Master reels Jason Weisberger
Salty Cybertruck Rob Beschizza
video games Nvidia's RTX 5070 continues to disappoint Jason Weisberger
Boing Boing Gadgets Revamp your road trip entertainment for with this CarPlay wireless adapter Boing Boing's Shop
protest Teslas vandalized nationally as angry protest grows Jason Weisberger
MAHA After RFK Jr.'s top health official abruptly quits, near-panic ensues: "If we're all screwed, you have to say something" Carla Sinclair
arizona "Moth effect" may distract drivers in deadly dust storms Jennifer Sandlin
cute Skunk-scented "magical rock" causes otter dance party Gail Sherman

politics Entitled man-child JD Vance throws tantrum about UK's war record, forgets Google exists Ellsworth Toohey

Funny Interviewing Shibuya strangers for the best of Japan Grant St. Clair

adorable animals The sound of horses crunching carrots is so satisfying! Jennifer Sandlin

video games Dark Souls-inspired game casts you as the final boss Grant St. Clair

Space "City-killer" asteroid now more likely to strike the Moon Gail Sherman

oops Bank accidentally credits $81 trillion instead of $280 Gail Sherman

efficiency Trump forces workers to return to "office" — many without Wi-Fi, lights, electricity, and even desks Carla Sinclair

gaming Free zombie game Urban Dead announces shutdown after 20 years due to UK Online Safety Act requirements Ellsworth Toohey

Technology Computer with 800,000 human neurons launches for $35,000 Ellsworth Toohey

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