astrophysics This 420 podcast about Black Holes will blow your mind with the power of Christ Thom Dunn

misinformation Spite turns normal people into horse-paste-eating conspiracy addicts, says study Ellsworth Toohey

politics Job losses highest since 2009 Rob Beschizza

music David Tennant opens BAFTA awards with stunning rendition of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" Grant St. Clair

data Mysterious QR codes added to 1,000 graves in Munich Rob Beschizza

censorship New Kennedy Center leadership censors award-winning musical about a sparkle-loving shark Thom Dunn

politics Utah Rep says Nazi flags are fine for schoolkids, rainbow flags too scary Ellsworth Toohey

tv Netflix subscription price rising, again Grant St. Clair

video games This tiny Atari is the best gift I got this year Gail Sherman

drugs Santa Claus was actually a psychedelic mushroom Allan Rose Hill

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late stage capitalism This holiday season, do yourself a favor and (re)watch Reverend Billy's "What Would Jesus Buy?"  Jennifer Sandlin

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Weird Cabbage Patch riots: the chaotic holiday toy craze of 1983 Popkin

anthropology New species of giant-headed humans discovered Allan Rose Hill

Boing Boing Gadgets Fly high this holiday: 4K drone bundle cuts price to $99.97 Boing Boing's Shop

politics Former comedian Russell Brand ended up selling "magical amulets" for "EMF protection" Jennifer Sandlin

magic How to find a good magic wand in Salem Thom Dunn