wonderful things The story of David Bird, the man behind the adorable world of Becorns Rusty Blazenhoff

sailing Building a boat to sail around the world when you don't know boat building or sailing Gareth Branwyn

photography David M. Bird breaths life into his Becorns Andrew Yi

Japan Japan alarmed by rise in bear attacks Mark Frauenfelder

fake news Glenn Miller's death plane, Robert Durst's cannibal appetites, and exploding heads in this week's dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

california A squirrel named Furry Boi wins UC Berkeley student senate seat Rusty Blazenhoff

magic Meet Elliott Terral, Director of Magic Michael Borys

politics Colorado Congressman Jared Polis on why he voted against the terrible, corrupt omnibus bill Cory Doctorow

law Omnibus budget/spying bill is a corrupt, stupid mess Cory Doctorow

family Wink 2015 Holiday Gift Guide: What Kids Want Carla Sinclair

usausausa Pandering to the lizard brain: American media versus objective reality Cory Doctorow