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On the Twisted Histories of Masturbation and Vegetarianism

23 Oct 2026

At the Sex Machines Museum in Prague, there is truly no shortage of peculiar, sex-related gadgets. One of the larger sections – taking up half of an entire floor, is the one dedicated to...

From Lotus Leaves to Rain Jackets: The Power of Biomimicry

16 Oct 2026

I have a complicated relationship with waterproof jackets (mine, to be specific). Every time it rains, I put on the same old jacket and tell myself that this time it will keep me dry. And every...

Leave the Frogs Out of Your Weather Forecast

18 Sep 2026

As is typical in many language courses, we recently started the weather unit in my Czech class. Aside from learning weather-related vocabulary, my instructor – who is always privy to a fun fact –...

The “Don’t Trust Your Doctor” Facebook Videos That Lie to You

11 Sep 2026

You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed when you encounter a link to a video that promises to reveal the true cause of something that’s been ailing you for years. You’ve been to the doctor but...

Capturing the Human Wind

30 Jul 2026

The “Sex Machines Museum” in Prague (who would have ever guessed that there is such a place) has on display an item that appears to be made of a leather funnel attached to an inflatable leather bag...

Beating the Heat: The History of the Air Conditioner

24 Jul 2026

While I thought I was lucky enough to escape Europe’s intense June heatwave, I was greeted by equally brutal temperatures upon my return to New York City. With temperatures exceeding 37ºC in the...

The Dogs That Speak: Breakthrough or Illusion?

23 Jul 2026

In early September 2020, lightning strikes turned the forests of the West Coast of the United States into matchbooks. The fires recoloured the skies and their smoke veiled the sun. When that bright...

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