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Can you solve the trickster god riddle? - Alex Rosenthal

AdultsHistoryHumanMythology...
Loki has challenged you to a winner-take-all game to end Ragnarok. Can you beat him and win the right to rule the new world?

We Fell For The Oldest Lie On The Internet

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“Your blood vessels stretch a staggering 100,000 kilometers, enough to wrap around Earth twice!" Sounds amazing, right? We spent over a year trying to confirm this claim, and let's just say – things aren't as they seem.

Historian Answers Witchcraft Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

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Historian Mikki Brock joins WIRED to answer the internet's bubbling cauldron of questions about witches, witchcraft, and witch hunting through the ages.

Let go of labels. Transform your life.

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Don’t call yourself “a writer,” just write. Ryan Holiday on how the labels you give yourself can hold you back.

Video Games Are Good For Your Brain

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ft-brained"? Is a human brain not fully developed until a person hits 25 years old? Did my parents waste a bunch of money buying Mozart CDs to make me smarter as a baby?

The real reason polio is so dangerous

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Explore what makes polio so dangerous, what is causing the 21st century resurgence of cases, and how we can eradicate the disease.

Humanity's Greatest Journey

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It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.

We Might Find Alien Life In 2303 Days

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Europa Clipper is looking for signs of alien life in a very deadly place.

Tired of Doomscrolling?

AdultsHealthHumanLife...
Being a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.

Happy News

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De-Graft has this week's Happy News to brighten your week.

Historian Answers Wild West Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

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Historian Mark Lee Gardner joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Wild West era.

The Infinite Stories of Hinduism: Crash Course Religions #5

AdultsHistoryHumanCulture...
What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.

Back-To-School: 4 Stories

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Four kids. Four unique back-to-school journeys.

How Nine Nuclear Saboteurs Changed WWII

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In Germany in 1939, the Uranverein, or “uranium club,” was trying to beat Oppenheimer to the bomb.

Joey Chestnut Answers Competitive Eating Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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Joey Chestnut, the number one ranked competitive eater in the world, visits WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about competitive eating. How do competitive eaters train?

How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2

AdultsEducationHumanLife...
When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?

Let's Talk About Food

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Caitie is curious! She's asking her friends of all ages and abilities about what foods they like to eat...and what foods they DON'T.