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The Middle Class: Canary in the Gold Mine Mar 31, 2026

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Lots of nations gauge the health of their country by how the middle class is doing. There’s just one issue with that – no one can say exactly what defines the middle class. But even when you take a guess, it seems like the health isn’t so good these days.

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Selects: The Disappearance of Lars Mittank Mar 28, 2026

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In 2014, a young German man walked into an airport in Bulgaria with a flight booked, then suddenly ran out leaving all his posessions behind, never to be heard from again. This classic episode tells the story of Lars Mittank.

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Malcom X Mar 26, 2026

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Malcolm X was one of the most revered, feared leaders of the civil rights movement. In contrast to Martin Luther King, Jr., X advocated black self-reliance and separateness in American society and that equal rights should obtained by any means necessary.

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Short Stuff: Kentucky Meat Shower Mar 25, 2026

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In 1876 it rained meat out of the clear blue sky on a homestead in Bath County, Kentucky. While the mystery of what happened will never be solved, the best explanation makes the story even weirder than it seems.

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The History of Fire Mar 24, 2026

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The first fires came from lightning strikes. After that, no one is super sure when we started controlling it and then later, starting our own. But it's sure fun to speculate!

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Selects: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gin Mar 21, 2026

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If there's one thing we've learned about Chuck over the years it's that he loves his gin. And he loves it even more now that understands it. Pour yourself a martini and cozy up to the classic gin-cast.

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Caterpillars: Nature's Magicians Mar 20, 2026

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Caterpillars are simply the best. Don't think so? Well listen in and you'll soon agree.

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Butterflies: Caterpillars with Wings! Mar 20, 2026

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If you thought caterpillars were awesome, just wait until you see them with colorful, iridescent wings!

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How Snails Work Mar 20, 2026

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They seem gross and bothersome at first, but once you get down to ground level and get to know snails, we’ll bet you’ll grow quite fond of them. They are living in a whole world we’re largely unaware of.

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The Fascinating History of Dandelions Mar 20, 2026

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Dandelions are way more interesting than you think. Trust us and click play.

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