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Why the woods scare us—an explainer

06-26-2024

	June 26, 2024

Nature

Why the Woods At Night Are So Terrifying

The woods in the daytime can be a meditative place—imagine birds chirping, streams gurgling, and leaves rustling in the trees. Blissful, right? But when the sun goes down, suddenly everything changes to take on a more sinister edge. There’s got to be a reason for that, right? Science says yes.

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History

The Roots of the American Summer Camp

Today we know summer camp as a place for kids to amuse themselves. Its origins, however, were not so joyful.

Tips For the Outdoors

How to Get Into a Kayak

Do you fear getting in and out of a kayak? Worried you might embarrass yourself? Fret not, we’re here to help with these tips.

Gastro Obscura

A Forgotten 1920s Dessert

Marlow used to be all the rage, and was even beloved by 1920s ‘It Girl’ Clara Bow. So why did it vanish?

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Minakami, Japan

Japan’s Deepest Train Station

Passengers looking to board one of the trains in Doai Station must descend 70 meters (230 feet) from the entrance.

California

Step Inside The Oldest Dim Sum Restaurant In the U.S.

Germany

This Museum Takes Clowning Business Very Seriously

Japan

Okinawa’s Oldest Stone Lion Survived A Major WWII Battle

Colorado

The Story Behind Chimney Rock and Its Companion

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