Science Artificial tongue's nanoscale "tastebuds" can sort real whisky from counterfeits more than 99% of the time Cory Doctorow

maps Explore history with this online interactive map Rob Beschizza

video games Kingmakers, a game about going back in time with modern weapons Grant St. Clair

politics How "moron in a hurry" became a favorite way to settle trademark disputes Ellsworth Toohey

Business Casino shocked, SHOCKED that gambling addict lost $30M after they bombarded him with texts Ellsworth Toohey

Boing Boing Gadgets A laptop hub that multitasks as much as you for just $56.97 Boing Boing's Shop

design Middle school responds perfectly to university that sent cease and desist over its logo Allan Rose Hill

gadgets End of the road for Microsoft Surface Studio Rob Beschizza

gadgets Raspberry Pi 500 is a computer in a keyboard Rob Beschizza

Boing Boing Gadgets The Seido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is on sale for $109.97 until January  12.  Boing Boing's Shop

Boing Boing Gadgets Premium smartphone camera telescope now $23 — save over 50% today Boing Boing's Shop

Roman-era Barbarians snorted drugs from tiny spoons on their belts to get fired up for fighting Allan Rose Hill

science fiction Sci-fi armor now just completely implausible Rob Beschizza

Funny Natural Habitat shorts deliver fun animal facts in a hilarious package Grant St. Clair

new york city The New York City Sign Museum, now open for tours Ruben Bolling

law Deny, Defend, Depose: words found on shell cases by  UnitedHealthcare CEO's body Rob Beschizza

Technology Scientists create electric lollipop that lets you taste virtual reality flavors Ellsworth Toohey

politics China bans exports of crucial tech minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony to U.S. Ellsworth Toohey

Boing Boing Gadgets Explore endless HD documentaries with a $159.97 lifetime subscription Boing Boing's Shop

Ignoring warnings, an actress drowned filming her beachside yoga routine Jason Weisberger