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We’ve all no doubt heard the countless claims about how vinyl simply sounds “better” and “warmer” than today’s digital music. And this belief is taking today’s consumers beyond the boxes in their parent’s attic. According to an article by Forbes published
Will McGough|
Miss Cellania|
It's August 1, and you know what that means. Your rent is due. Also, Colorado was admitted to the Union 137 years ago today!
Amanda Green|
Other languages have their own ways of representing sounds in the world, too.
Arika Okrent|
As disappointing as it can be to tear into a bag of Lay’s to find empty air where your afternoon snack should be, that extra space in the package is there for a reason.
Roma Panganiban|
No, a fugitive in a ship is still subject to the laws and regulations of whatever country the vessel is registered to.
Matt Soniak|
He enlisted in the Army on May 26, 1827, under the alias of Edgar A. Perry, claiming to be a twenty-two-year-old clerk from Boston.
Matt Soniak|
In 1992 in Japan, Fernandez Verde combined English language instruction with awkward aerobic movements to create the early morning TV show Eikaiwa taisō Zuiikin' English.
Amanda Green|
Nope. Fortunately, your lungs are too large to fit through your trachea, so they’re not going to come flying out of your mouth. However, they don’t necessarily stay where they belong.
Matt Soniak|
Chris Higgins|
Vegans and vegetarians, turn back now. There’s nothing here for you.
Roma Panganiban|
Maureen Monahan|
Arika Okrent|
Miss Cellania|
Remaking classic films for modern audiences is nothing new, but it seems as if Hollywood studios are churning out more remakes than originals every year. Usually, new directors are brought on to remake older films—but occasionally, the same director who m
Rudie Obias|
Amputees will be glad to learn that we might not have to be jealous of a lizard’s ability to regrow its tail much longer. According to recently publish research from NYU's Langone Medical Center, the stem cells found in fingernails might be the secret to
Will McGough|
Here's a tip of the cap to seven speed demon songwriters who whipped up some of their biggest hits in a matter of hours.
Erik van Rheenen|
According to UNESCO, over 100 shipwrecks—each holding at least $50 million—are waiting to be discovered. Treasure is everywhere!
Editorial Staff|
Chris Higgins|
You know how you occasionally hear an awesome turn of phrase and immediately think, “That would make the best band name? These people did the same thing, but the difference between us and them is that they actually went on to name a band.
Stacy Conradt|
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