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Boy Scout Builds Nuclear Reactor and Quickly Regrets It
The story of David Hahn.
Dec 14
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Sean Kernan
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4 Things That Will Probably Vanish In 20 Years
Some goodbyes hurt more than others.
Dec 10
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Sean Kernan
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The Strange Psychology Behind Mukbang Videos
Where did this trend even come from?
Dec 5
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Sean Kernan
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We're All Becoming Ruder — Here's Why
Poor driving etiquette is only a symptom of broader problems.
Dec 2
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Sean Kernan
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November 2025
6 People Who Were Also Killed By Their Own Inventions
A lesson in humility and the value of outside scrutiny.
Nov 28
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Sean Kernan
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85% Of Laughter Is Fake. Here's How You Get The Real Thing.
I was walking my large golden retriever through my neighborhood in South Tampa.
Nov 25
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Sean Kernan
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The Most Expensive Liquid In The World—And Those Who Farm It
No, not printer ink.
Nov 21
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Sean Kernan
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My Spouse and I Fought Over the Thermostat for Years. Here’s How We Finally Figured It Out.
I heard some shuffling, then felt the mattress tilt slightly to its side.
Nov 17
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Sean Kernan
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CEO Blows $4 Billion With Three Bad Jokes
The danger of humor in the wrong context.
Nov 13
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Sean Kernan
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The Odd Culture of Downplaying Relationships
And other signs you might be terminally online.
Nov 10
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Sean Kernan
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Use Netflix's secret to mastering anything
Here is how to use a chaos monkey.
Nov 6
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Sean Kernan
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Why Vietnam’s Rat Removal Program Backfired — Big Time
A lesson in the power of "perverse incentives" and how they can produce precisely the wrong result you desire.
Nov 3
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Sean Kernan
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