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The undying appeal of Nikola Tesla’s “death ray” ~science Article 1897 words, published Oct 6 2020 7 votes
Understanding measurement issues is key to understanding ‘economic growth’ ~finance economics Article 1799 words 5 votes
Before the Easy-Bake Oven, toy stoves were beautiful and deadly ~food cooking history Article 1205 words, published Apr 10 2019 11 votes
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Kulning – The often high-pitched herding calls of the Nordic fäbod culture; a group of labor songs developed out of needs rather than musical expression ~life Article 2385 words, published Sep 2 2020 9 votes
The scandalous decision to pickle Admiral Horatio Nelson in brandy ~humanities.history Article 1862 words, published Feb 19 2016 11 votes
How Reykjavik's sheet-metal homes beat the Icelandic winter – they may be unorthodox, but the innovative buildings have kept residents warm and dry for more than a century ~design architecture Article 13 votes
How 'Steel Grandpa' Gustaf Håkansson pirated Sweden's toughest bike race ~sports Article 1412 words, published Sep 17 2020 8 votes
Rediscovering the enormous social and spiritual legacy of Black Jazz Records ~music jazz Article 1665 words 7 votes
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