Is That Plankton? Nope, It’s Trash
There are eight million tons of plastic dumped into the ocean every year. Mandy Barker makes it into art. The…
The 7-Hour, 166-Person Audiobook That Feels Like a Movie
The audio version of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ recruits everyone from comedy stars to Academy Award winners to the author’s…
Humans Killed the Aral Sea. Now, It’s Come Back to Life
How one of the largest environmental disasters in Europe got turned around. The post Humans Killed the Aral Sea. Now,…
The Weird and Wonderful Gas Stations of Iraq (Yes, Gas Stations)
There are more than 70 gas stations along a 70-mile strip in Northern Iraq. You gotta stand out somehow. The…
Stunning Portraits of the Showiest Show Birds on Earth
If you think of birds, you probably picture a pigeon. But they’re so much prettier than that. The post Stunning…
Want to Talk Politics and Not Start a Fight? Try Call-In Radio
Don’t want to discuss President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee with your neighbor? Call 844-745-TALK instead. The post Want to Talk…
9 Essential Movies and Shows Coming to Hulu in February
Who needs reality when you can watch <em>The American President</em> instead? The post 9 Essential Movies and Shows Coming to…
Obama’s Exit Interview and 9 Other Must-Listen Podcasts
Listen up for post-apocalyptic fiction, dubiously dead turtles, and a con man curing flatulence. The post Obama’s Exit Interview and…
Meet the People Who Pick Up When You Call Customer Service
Here’s what it looks like on the other end of that 1-800 number. The post Meet the People Who Pick…
The Most Bizarre Stuff Caught in a Berlin Sewage Plant, From Bullets to False Teeth
Anyone missing a sledge hammer? It might be on display at the Ruhleben sewage treatment plant. The post The Most…