Is Apple Pulling a Fast One With the New iPhone Duo?
Apple's new iPhone Duo starts at $2,999 in Canada. Is it really one phone, or are we paying for two devices cleverly folded into one?
Category: The Odd & Curious
MapQuest Picked a Side. Then Everybody Started Using It.
MapQuest refused to rename Lake Ontario. Then downloads exploded. What happened says something bigger about nostalgia, technology and taking a side.
The Blackwing 602: The Pencil That Takes You Back
The Blackwing 602 is more than a pencil. From John Steinbeck to Chuck Jones, here's why this cedar-and-graphite classic still has a cult following.
Why Can’t We Have Both? Why Physical Video Games Still Matter in a Digital World
Sony is moving toward digital-only PlayStation games, but the growing appeal of Analog Living raises a bigger question about ownership, preservation and the things we still want to
Confessions of a Button Stealer
Button Stealer is a browser extension that steals website buttons. It's an unexpected reminder of how the internet changed from a playground into a marketplace.
Why Do We Think ALL CAPS Means Someone Is Yelling?
Most people think ALL CAPS means shouting online, but the story began long before the internet. Here's how comics, printing, and early computers shaped the rule.
When AI Starts Sounding Like Us: A Human Perspective
A simple AI voice demonstration sparks a deeper look at science fiction, human connection, and how artificial intelligence is quietly changing everyday life.
Why Every Cat Thinks Your TV is a Window
My cat's obsession with YouTube bird videos made me realize that every cat sees a television a little differently. Simon's Cat captured that perfectly, and it also reminded
Unearthly Stranger: A Forgotten Sci-Fi Gem
Unearthly Stranger returns on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber with improved visuals, stronger detail, and a fresh look at this overlooked British sci-fi classic.
Why Rulers Have a Blank Space Before Zero
Why rulers have a blank space before zero explained, from wear and tear and factory design to surprising psychology and internet memes.
Why Are Human Babies So Useless at Birth
Why are human babies born helpless compared to animals? Discover the weird evolutionary trade-off behind giant brains, social cooperation, and survival.
World Bee Day: Why Saving Bees Matters More Than Ever
Saving bees is critical for food, farming, and the global economy as pollinator populations continue to decline due to climate change and habitat loss.