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Science Your Elf on a Shelf probably isn't making your kids act nicer Gail Sherman

books Library doesn't even want overdue copy of 1971's "Baseball's Zaniest Stars" back Rob Beschizza

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Funny Watch raccoons try to open a door Popkin

Comics Marvel's greatest hits curated by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum Gareth Branwyn

Science My cat is smarter than your baby Gail Sherman

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Science A secret tunnel leads to a magical world hidden inside a tree Popkin

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preppers Costco now selling prepper food buckets for the imminent apocalypse Allan Rose Hill

Entertainment Atari's 2600+ gets retro gaming right Jason Weisberger