History Bizarre cow markings stun readers of 1902 Australian magazine Ellsworth Toohey

News JPMorgan Chase cans executive who stole trash can Rob Beschizza

Space Webb spent three days photographing one beautiful galactic mess Jason Weisberger

travel Free all-ages playground in Western Australia has a 35-meter walkway and flying fox Popkin

animals Cat goes full rider mode watching POV roller coaster on TV Popkin

Food Taiwan hot pot restaurant plays a fan video instead of running AC Popkin

AI Xbox raises console prices by up to $150 starting August Grant St. Clair

Technology Make your phone look and feel like a Nintendo DS Grant St. Clair

gaming Steam Summer Sale is back with Witcher 3 at $4, Cyberpunk under $20 Grant St. Clair

History The Strand once published a jade specimen worth exactly one fat man Ellsworth Toohey

History A Japanese doomsday cult bought a million-acre Australian sheep ranch to test sarin gas Ellsworth Toohey

History Om Malik, 1966-2026 Rob Beschizza

Boing Boing Gadgets Cut cable clutter with this 8-in-1 keyring charging tool for $22 during Deal Days Boing Boing's Shop

Games Retroid's Pocket Nova takes a second shot at getting 4:3 right Rob Beschizza

DHS ICE does in-person Instagram moderation now Jason Weisberger

RAM shortage Apple raises prices because AI ate the RAM Jason Weisberger

monuments Ignoring tire tracks, NPS hunts mystery Reflecting Pool vandal Jason Weisberger

art A rare Bob Ross painting could sell for a happy little fortune Jason Weisberger

Weird New Jersey has a road called Shades of Death and residents grease the sign to stop theft Ellsworth Toohey

History In 1858 the Thames smelled so bad that Parliament fled and Disraeli called it a 'Stygian pool' Ellsworth Toohey