Remember when a cartel of big banks had to pay a billion-dollar settlement for foreclosure shenanigans? Well, it turns out that was small change compared to what they got away with.
Charlotte Figi was born with Dravet Syndrome, in which the patent suffers frequent, long-lasting seizures that don't respond to medication. Read how a group of brothers came to the rescue. (via reddit)
7 Neat Facts About Schrödinger. And his theoretical cat.
The Abandoned Poison Gas Plant of Okunoshima Island.
High School Tribes. Were you a jock, nerd, druggie, or a plastic in high school?
13 stars (and one director) who refused to promote their own movies. If one must choose between obligation and reputation, it's best if you already have a reputation and a decent bank balance.
George Orwell’s Letter on Why He Wrote 1984. He saw the rise of totalitarianism, but understood the pragmatism of choosing the lesser of two evils.
It's back to school time, and you might be able to relate to one of these lists: 17 Signs You’re Leaving For College Soon and 25 Deeply Painful Ph.D. Student Problems (Besides Your Thesis).
The Lion of Gripsholm Castle. Bad taxidermy from the 18th century leads to a 21st-century internet meme.
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