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animals A beetle that hijacks wasps, then impersonates them by smell Ellsworth Toohey

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robot Robo-party clown ignores Asimov's first law of robotics Jason Weisberger

Games Retro Pokémon-inspired indie game looks very cool, but not long for this world Grant St. Clair

Games Until Dawn gets a surprise sequel announcement Grant St. Clair

top talent "Tiny Grandma" brings joy to the world Jennifer Sandlin

apple Will the new season of Silo stack up to the first two in the series? Séamus Bellamy

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Delightful Creatures Bears in Japan also sick of humans Jason Weisberger

Games The next Silent Hill has a twist fans won't see coming Grant St. Clair

Games New God of War game does not feature the god of war Grant St. Clair

Games Insomniac's Wolverine game looks every bit as bloody as it should Grant St. Clair

Science Newly discovered fish species looks just like Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus Jennifer Sandlin

travel Antarctica's winds permanently bent New Zealand's trees sideways Popkin

law Cop fired and arrested after pulling gun on colleague who microwaved fish Rob Beschizza

art Watch a caterpillar enjoy a tiny playground built just for bugs Popkin

video Baby's hand makes a cherry look like a giant piece of fruit Popkin

art The art is fake, the boss is blind, and the job is yours Grant St. Clair

horror Time-traveling dinosaur movie looks like a lot of fun Grant St. Clair