beaver More beaver ASMR: Watch Maple the beaver chow down on Ritz crackers and celery Jennifer Sandlin
color theory In this Open Letter to Crayola, the Color Nerd proposes a new 24-pack that will better teach students about hue and complementary colors Jennifer Sandlin
1970s "Everything Has A History" explores Parker Brothers' 1971 toy, the "Johnny Horizon Environmental Test Kit" Jennifer Sandlin
music John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats becomes a singing, dancing ghost in new video, "Murder at the 18th Street Garage" Jennifer Sandlin
diplomacy US Secretary of State covers "Hoochie Coochie Man"on guitar at State Department function Thom Dunn
COVID-19 Mr. T pities the fool who doesn't get their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, or who doesn't wear Skechers Jennifer Sandlin
climate change Scientists release hundreds of thousands of crabs in Florida to protect coral reefs Thom Dunn
politics NYT Opinion columnist David Brooks issues a mea culpa after spending $50 on a glass of whiskey while decrying the "terrible economy" Jennifer Sandlin
archaeology Man makes his own "Aztec Death Whistle" and tests it on his family with disturbing results Mark Frauenfelder
David Brooks Smoke House Barbeque dunks on Brook's $78 hamburger claim: "Looks like someone was knocking back some serious drinks" Mark Frauenfelder