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Archives for November 2014

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Map: Where your Christmas tree was bornMap: Where your Christmas tree was born
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When it comes to selling Christmas trees, just two states dominate.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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A third of the world’s flags have religious symbols on themA third of the world’s flags have religious symbols on them
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Can you name them?

By Brandon Ambrosino
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How to wrap a present without any tape — and other helpful tipsHow to wrap a present without any tape — and other helpful tips
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Wrapping presents just might be the most horrible of holiday tasks.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Don’t ruin your holiday card with a misplaced apostropheDon’t ruin your holiday card with a misplaced apostrophe
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Like mistletoe, apostrophes hide, waiting, ready to destroy your holidays.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Thanksgiving food arranged in the style of your favorite artistThanksgiving food arranged in the style of your favorite artist
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Here’s how Andy Warhol would serve Thanksgiving dinner.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Watch: The better way to board an airplaneWatch: The better way to board an airplane
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Airplanes are a feat of human genius. The boarding process...not so much.

By Joss Fong
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Why it’s so rare for police to be prosecuted for killing civilians, explained in 2 minutesWhy it’s so rare for police to be prosecuted for killing civilians, explained in 2 minutes
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It’s very difficult to disprove fear.

By Joe Posner, Amanda Taub and 1 more
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The willpower-free guide to being healthy this holidayThe willpower-free guide to being healthy this holiday
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A convenient video guide to health hacking your holiday... for health!

By Julia Belluz and Joe Posner
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Can’t find your car? Hold your key fob up to your head. (Really.)Can’t find your car? Hold your key fob up to your head. (Really.)
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It sounds crazy, but it extends its range just a little bit.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Obama’s executive action on immigration, explained in 2 minutesObama’s executive action on immigration, explained in 2 minutes
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Obama’s executive order aims to keep immigrant families together.

By Dara Lind and Joss Fong
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Turning worm spit into silk is surprisingly beautifulTurning worm spit into silk is surprisingly beautiful
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Watch the nearly 5000 year old process that supplies the world with its most prized threads.

By Joe Posner
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This gecko-inspired contraption lets you effortlessly climb glass wallsThis gecko-inspired contraption lets you effortlessly climb glass walls
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Scaling walls just got a whole lot easier.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Map: The most-stolen vehicle in every stateMap: The most-stolen vehicle in every state
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Why are car thieves so in love with Honda Accords?

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Hell is other people … misquoting philosophersHell is other people … misquoting philosophers
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Here are three well-known philosophical one-liners you’re probably using incorrectly.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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We know how to end poverty. So why don’t we?We know how to end poverty. So why don’t we?
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A brief history of basic income, the simplest plan to end poverty.

By Dylan Matthews