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Weather is a Zero-sum Game
An essay by Sam Keegan, as provided by Judith Field Art by Leigh Legler I wheeled my new invention up the garden. It was a metal box about the size of a pillow, with an array of switches, instrument panels, … Continue reading
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Tagged Humor, Judith Field, Leigh Legler, Meteorology, Sam Keegan
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The Long Toss
A diary entry by George Schier, as provided by Gary Cuba Art by Luke Spooner Hell of a way to lose, I thought, as I plowed my way through the detritus covering the parking lot. I headed toward my office in Newton Hall, … Continue reading
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Tagged Gary Cuba, George Schier, Luke Spooner, Physics, Sports
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Science for Crackpots
An essay by Waldo Krankenstein, as provided by Andrew May Art by Katie Nyborg I know what you’re thinking: “Crackpots don’t need to read textbooks because they already know everything.” You’re right, of course. But this isn’t a textbook, just … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew May, Essay, Ethics, Humor, Katie Nyborg, Waldo Krankenstein
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Accelerating Universe
A log by cryotechnician Coadyl Rassin. Here, transcribed by Dennis Staples Art by Justine McGreevy My shift begins an hour after I wake up, whatever time that is. I don’t really know. I haven’t gotten used to reading the ship’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Coadyl Rassin, Cryogenics, Dennis Staples, Justine McGreevy, Space Travel
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Harnessing Hotters
A speech by Professor Wilbur Wilkinson-Grauss, as provided by George Nikolopoulos Art by Leigh Legler Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I sincerely wish to thank you for inviting me to speak here at the Royal Geographical Society. I am going … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, George Nikolopoulos, Humor, Leigh Legler, Physics, Steampunk, Wilbur Wilkinson-Grauss
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Vestes Uncus, a New Species Found in Several Closets With Some Observations on Mating Habits, Sexual Reproduction and a Call to Action
An essay by R. W. Thorsley, as edited and provided by M. Kelly Peach [Editor’s Note: The following is the first and only draft for a planned article for the American Journal of Biology, written in apparent haste as opposed … Continue reading
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Tagged Cryptozoology, M. Kelly Peach, Parody, R. W. Thorsley
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Socialization and Entertainment Habits of the Human Peoples
An essay by Dr. Distacco, as provided by David Pring-Mill Art by Dawn Vogel Socialization I have spent a lifetime studying the ways of the human peoples. Human socialization is particularly complex. It has many subtleties and unwritten rules that … Continue reading
A Few Simple Instructions Regarding the Proper Methods of Weather Control
A Public Letter by Professor Aldous Vogelsong, as provided by Antonio Urias Art by Leigh Legler Since its publication last spring, Agnes Blackmore’s A Few Simple Instructions Regarding the Proper Methods of Weather Control has caused a great deal of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldous Vogelsong, Antonio Urias, Leigh Legler, Letter, Meteorology, Steampunk
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Diaries of the Margliss Expedition
Diaries by Heloise Ezra, as found by Marcelina Vizcarra Art by Luke Spooner Friday We have nearly cleared Room 24, noting nothing of significance thus far on our study of the hollows, though Dr. Margliss’s enthusiasm remains intact. One would … Continue reading
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Tagged Heloise Ezra, Luke Spooner, Marcelina Vizcarra, Speleology
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Inside Job
An essay by Azazel, as provided by Nick Nafpliotis Art by Luke Spooner Shhhh … If you’re going to sit here, then you’ll have to be quieter than that. We are in a church, after all. Oh sure, I know … Continue reading →