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History From the Pig Town Boys to the Green Avenue Stompers: A 1954 map of New York City street gangs Ruben Bolling

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fun Creative snowman ideas to inspire your snow sculptures this December Popkin

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

robots Factory robot convinces 12 other robots to go on strike Thom Dunn

podcasts How the "Death of Superman" comics explain the modern Democratic Party Thom Dunn

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Science Germ theory denial is dangerous and on the rise Jennifer Sandlin

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weed The fascinating history behind tumbleweeds Popkin

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politics MAGA Mike does not commit to certifying the election Jason Weisberger

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