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Why The World’s Greatest Minds Think Artificial Intelligence Is Humanity’s Greatest Threat

In 2014, the United States was feeling a sense of renewed vigor from the Edward Snowden revelations. It had been a year since the first top–secret NSA documents were published, Snowden was being charged under the Espionage Act, the U.S. government was trying to extradite him from Russia and Wired...

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 10, 2015

Why The World’s Greatest Minds Think Artificial Intelligence Is Humanity’s Greatest Threat

In 2014, the United States was feeling a sense of renewed vigor from the Edward Snowden revelations. It had been a year since the first top–secret NSA documents were published, Snowden was being charged under the Espionage Act, the U.S. government was trying to extradite him from Russia and Wired...

By Nickolaus Hines • November 10, 2015

Meet Sergeant Stubby, The Canine Hero Of World War I

How a dog named Sergeant Stubby participated in 17 battles, rose to the rank of sergeant, and became a national icon.

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 6, 2015

Meet Sergeant Stubby, The Canine Hero Of World War I

How a dog named Sergeant Stubby participated in 17 battles, rose to the rank of sergeant, and became a national icon.

By Nickolaus Hines • November 6, 2015

Meet The Dakotaraptor: Feathered, Winged And Lethal

Dakotaraptor, a new dinosaur species discovered in South Dakota, is a far larger relative of the Velociraptor.

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 6, 2015

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Meet The Dakotaraptor: Feathered, Winged And Lethal

Dakotaraptor, a new dinosaur species discovered in South Dakota, is a far larger relative of the Velociraptor.

By Nickolaus Hines • November 6, 2015

Hungarian Doctor Ignaz Semmelweis Pioneered Hand-Washing — Then Was Institutionalized For It

After Ignaz Semmelweis first advocated for hand-washing to fight infection in the 1840s, doctors had him committed to an asylum. He soon died there from an infection in his hand.

By John Kuroski • Nov 5, 2015

Hungarian Doctor Ignaz Semmelweis Pioneered Hand-Washing — Then Was Institutionalized For It

After Ignaz Semmelweis first advocated for hand-washing to fight infection in the 1840s, doctors had him committed to an asylum. He soon died there from an infection in his hand.

By John Kuroski • November 5, 2015

The Invisible Empire: Famous KKK Members In American Politics

These famous KKK members reached the highest ranks of power in the U.S. government and shaped our history.

By Richard Stockton • Nov 5, 2015

The Invisible Empire: Famous KKK Members In American Politics

These famous KKK members reached the highest ranks of power in the U.S. government and shaped our history.

By Richard Stockton • November 5, 2015

Sliced And Stacked: A Brief History Of The Sandwich

Despite all of our worldly excesses, the sandwich is proof that at our core, people are pragmatic. Before the term “sandwich” was coined, this portable food was simply called “meat on bread,” which frankly doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Hot or cold, savory or sweet, finger-food or...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 2, 2015

Sliced And Stacked: A Brief History Of The Sandwich

Despite all of our worldly excesses, the sandwich is proof that at our core, people are pragmatic. Before the term “sandwich” was coined, this portable food was simply called “meat on bread,” which frankly doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Hot or cold, savory or sweet, finger-food or...

By Erin Kelly • November 2, 2015

The Surprising Stories Behind Seven Of The Most Common Superstitions

Crossing the path of a black cat portends misfortune to come. Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. Walking under a ladder is just asking for trouble. These common superstitions have permeated our culture for thousands of years, leaving some of their sinister origins long since forgotten…

By Briana Jones • Oct 30, 2015

The Surprising Stories Behind Seven Of The Most Common Superstitions

Crossing the path of a black cat portends misfortune to come. Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. Walking under a ladder is just asking for trouble. These common superstitions have permeated our culture for thousands of years, leaving some of their sinister origins long since forgotten…

By Briana Jones • October 30, 2015

Photo Proof That Sleaziness In Times Square Isn’t Actually New

While New York City mayor Bill De Blasio has recently presented the topless Times Square performers as supposed threats to the “family friendly” space, the truth is that the hyper-packed commercial intersection has been a hotbed for sin for decades — and Maggie Hopp has the photos to prove it....

By Erin Kelly • Oct 29, 2015

Photo Proof That Sleaziness In Times Square Isn’t Actually New

While New York City mayor Bill De Blasio has recently presented the topless Times Square performers as supposed threats to the “family friendly” space, the truth is that the hyper-packed commercial intersection has been a hotbed for sin for decades — and Maggie Hopp has the photos to prove it....

By Erin Kelly • October 29, 2015

A History Of The Internet And Its Invention

On October 29, 1969, at 10:30 PM, internet history was made with the transfer of one simple message.

By Nickolaus Hines • Oct 29, 2015

A History Of The Internet And Its Invention

On October 29, 1969, at 10:30 PM, internet history was made with the transfer of one simple message.

By Nickolaus Hines • October 29, 2015

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Daylight Saving Time

As we set our clocks back one hour this Saturday — this is your reminder; you’re welcome — you’re probably asking yourself why you’re doing it. That is, if you even need to manually set back your clocks anymore. Most of us have digital timekeeping mechanisms that respond to whatever timezone...

By Abby Norman • Oct 29, 2015

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Daylight Saving Time

As we set our clocks back one hour this Saturday — this is your reminder; you’re welcome — you’re probably asking yourself why you’re doing it. That is, if you even need to manually set back your clocks anymore. Most of us have digital timekeeping mechanisms that respond to whatever timezone...

By Abby Norman • October 29, 2015