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border crossings

The Long History of America's Constitutionally-Challenged 'Border Zones'

The extension of Customs and Border Patrol's mandate to a 100-mile zone has alarmed civil liberties' groups for years.

An Adorable Dachshund is Fighting for Her Inheritance

Winnie Pooh is the latest beneficiary of a "pet trust" most humans would be thrilled to receive.

Why Are So Many Corpse Flowers Blooming at Once?

Botanists may have some "rational" theories, but don't let science lure you into a false sense of security.

Australia's Entire GPS Navigation is Off By 5 Feet

And now they're going to fix it.

nature preserves

Arizona City Buys Man's House for $4 Million, Lets Him Live Rent-Free for the Rest of His Life

Scottsdale wanted the home for its proximity to a nature preserve, an increasingly common conservation strategy.

Finally, Russia Lifts the Ban on a WWII Donald Duck Cartoon

The satirical angle of the film—which depicts Donald Duck as a Nazi—was initially overlooked by the courts.

Iconic Punk Rocker Defaces the British Library's Punk Rock Exhibit

Punk feminist Viv Albertine took on the exhibit's erasure of female musicians in the most metal way possible.

Decoding the 2016 Republican National Convention Seating Chart

The seating arrangements this year focus more on past primaries than the upcoming general election.

american presidents

A History of Embarrassing Presidential Campaign Logos

Good design and presidential politics do not often meet.

Here are the CIA's Possible Security Guidelines For Pokémon Go

Playing America's favorite game without compromising America's OPSEC.

The Bahamas, New Zealand and Other Countries Issue Warnings About Travel to U.S.

A number of nations put out notices this week about police violence and demonstrations.

Gather 'Round for the Ballad of Cocaine Bear

A Kentucky company has tracked down the surprising casualty of a drug trafficker's bizarre death.

Evidence of Neanderthal Cannibalism Puzzles Researchers

The largest discovery of cannibalized Neanderthal remains provides a few answers and a lot of questions.

The Curious History of Animals Interfering With the Tour de France

The llamas are only the latest animal to disrupt the world's most famous bicycle race.

The Miracle of the Shark 'Virgin Birth'

As more cases of sharks reproducing asexually emerge, scientists are reversing a lot of assumptions about parthenogenesis.

Inside the World's Deadliest Fireworks Accident

Happy July 4th, y'all.

The Racist Contradiction at the Heart of the Famous 'Freedom Train'

A new Rosenbach Museum exhibit highlights the irony of riding the traveling museum piece in the era of Jim Crow.

crime and punishment

In the UK, It's Still Legal to Place People in the Stocks

After discovering the legal loophole, one town councillor is envisioning a potential tourist attraction.

Syrian Refugees List Their Campsite on Airbnb

In an effort to draw attention to their plight, refugees offer a stay in the "most unique neighborhood in Greece."

The Story Behind the Most Bizarre Strike Photo Ever Taken

An English newspaper has uncovered a photo from a little-known—and highly unusual—strike action.

Scientists Prove Agriculture Has Existed for 25 Million Years

The earliest evidence for farming comes from insects, not humans.

Scottish Birds Continue Stealing Large Amounts of Underwear

For two years now, a pair of red kites have routinely stolen undergarments from a popular Angus skinny-dipping spot.

The 'Strawberry Moon Solstice' is A Big Misunderstanding

It's getting a lot of press, but is not actually that rare.

Learn a New Climate Change Phrase: 'Heat Dome'

As the Southwest faces scorching temperatures, this phrase is dominating weather discussions.