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We must stop the communist infiltration of Disney World’s Epcot Center. But, like, WHY didn’t anyone make it up Everest? All I want is to ride the Mt Lowe Railway.…

Here’s why you aren’t winning Powerball (also it’s because I am). Behold the colorspace atlas. Very large old crocodile. Thanks. Failed Architecture looks at a history of solitary urban dwelling…

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Still reeling over here. If you missed our Bowie roundup yesterday be sure to read Hilton Als’s piece for the New Yorker. Meanwhile, the Atlantic considers the power of his…

Some gruesome 15th-19th Century surgical illustration to start your week right. 2015 was the first year in four decades that no one conquered Everest. Drop everything and look at Mucha’s…

Take a moment of pause today for the career of Dr Zizmor. At least global warming is helping us find a lot more long lost photonegatives in the arctic. Welcome…

The biggest problem with the world is the lack of giant electricity monument. Meanwhile, some super surreal pictures of a new giant golden Mao monument. A bit of good news…

Starting the day off very classy, here’s your short history of farting for money. A new year, a new giant batch of new planets. Let’s be real though, you are…

Atlas Obscura explains the 19th Century law behind the Oregon standoff. While things are being explained: let’s talk about those new elements. Here’s your tale of tragic hot air balloon…

It’s a brand new year so it’s time to look at what could have entered the public domain. Meanwhile, both the Diary of Anne Frank and Mein Kampf ARE in…

Today will be our last Morning Coffee of the year; thank you for being here as always. You mean the world to me, you really do. Today seems like a…

Bring back Lonesome George(‘s species)! Congratulations on your new tallest peak, North American Arctic. Let’s talk about World War 2 era drones. Here are some vintage holiday window shopping photographs…