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Floating

An essay by Dr. Barrett Eustice, as provided by Chris Vander Kaay Art by Justine McGreevy They still call me lightweight at work. They think it’s funny, and I never said anything the first time they did it, so now I’m stuck … Continue reading

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In the Defense of Mummies

An essay by Dr. Genocide, as provided by J. M. Perkins Art by Katie Nyborg (This article first appeared in the December 2375 issue of Mad Science Monthly and is reprinted with permission. Mad Science Monthly accepts no liabilities for … Continue reading

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The Story of Jesse’s Heart Trouble

As told by Tommy to Marla L. Anderson Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye The trouble with Jesse all started when his girlfriend went and had a change of heart. Wouldn’t have been no big deal if Jesse hadn’t decided to keep … Continue reading

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Recalibrating Archaeological Time Scales

An essay by T. Rashman and O. L. Geezer, as provided by E. B. Fischadler Art by Luke Spooner It has come to our attention that there is considerable debate regarding the age of the earth. Having heard this, we … Continue reading

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Corpse Interred in Mozart’s Tomb Might Not Be Mozart, Authorities Say

An essay by Dr. Mafilia Malavoz, as provided by Diana Parparita Art by Justine McGreevy When cloning the dead by using bone matter became a reality–a process known as “creating a monozygous twin”–many thought of bringing the illustrious dead back … Continue reading

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The Problem with Protégés

An essay by Dr. Andre Jomes, as provided by Rob Oxley Art by Dawn Vogel Caution when Advancing Interns: A Personal Account Dr. Andre Jomes, MSBS, Director of BCRR, Berry & Serg Adrian9 Inner Cylinder Housing, Apt. 43-F Staff and … Continue reading

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Self-Help for Super Villains

An essay by Bill Masterson, as provided by Christopher Holmes Nixon Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye “Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers, powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing, forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused … Continue reading

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Please Wait

An essay by Clifford Hahn, as provided by Robert Dawson Art by Katie Nyborg I could tell the dame was trouble as soon as she slithered into my office. A real Sherlock Holmes type might have deduced this by scientific … Continue reading

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Sworn Statement

Report by Herbert W. Wackerman, Ph.D., as provided by Julie Bloss Kelsey Art by Dawn Vogel [The following transcript is an excerpt of an audio recording of Herbert W. Wackerman, Ph.D., recorded on the night of the incident.] My name … Continue reading

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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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