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music Shonen Knife still pop-punk-rocking after 40 years Jennifer Sandlin

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Fungus Among Us "The Last of Us" irresponsibly promotes a fear of mushrooms David Pescovitz

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Science Watch everyday objects melt under a macro lens Popkin

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books Lumpen: the politically infused funk music band of the Black Panther Party Elías Villoro

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law North Dakota Republicans propose $1500 fines for using pronouns that upset them Elías Villoro

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foods Truths about food expiration dates David Pescovitz

performance artists George Santos' new "ad" shows his magical thinking in action (video) Carla Sinclair

psychology How misophonia, aka "sound rage," can destroy relationships David Pescovitz

Business Breakfast restaurant named "Woke" angers confused conservatives David Pescovitz