picks I've been diving off the Conception many times Jason Weisberger

Boing Boing Gadgets Turn your voice notes into well-written novels for just $400 Boing Boing's Shop

Science The "brain isn't done until 25" factoid is based on a funding cutoff Ellsworth Toohey

failure Bovino attempts comeback, spontaneously combusts Jason Weisberger

art Monkey Jesus painter Cecilia Giménez dead at 94 Rob Beschizza

History The 1983 diving accident that killed five through explosive decompression Ellsworth Toohey

Culture Catalonia's Christmas tradition involves beating a log until it poops candy Ellsworth Toohey

politics "The teachings of MAGA are simply incompatible with the teachings of Jesus Christ" Jennifer Sandlin

robots Dystopian "pregnancy robot" thankfully an AI hoax Gail Sherman

bigotry Women are not people, and Karoline Leavitt is just fine with it Jason Weisberger

Business Kevin Kelly shares tips to successful book publishing in 2025 Mark Frauenfelder

90% of reported penicillin allergies are false, research reveals Ellsworth Toohey

History Restoration of "Victorian biscuit tin" painting reveals 1570s masterpiece depicting Isabella de Medici Rob Beschizza

politics John Prine's "Flag Decal" is apt for this year's Fourth of July Jennifer Sandlin

Weird The phone charging myth that lead to a ton of fake emergency calls Popkin

public health Thanks anti-vaxxers: Child flu deaths soar as vaccination tanks Ellsworth Toohey

Entertainment Planned "Tropical Americas" land in Disney World places emphasis on authenticity Ruben Bolling

satire Recreational ejaculators face $1000 fine if new bill comes to pass Ellsworth Toohey

politics Boebert and Mace perform as "The Genital Inspector General" Jason Weisberger

politics Ridiculous executive order declares everyone "female" Jason Weisberger