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Interview With a Saxsquatch: Gettin’ Funky in the Forest

I interviewed the internet sensation, Saxsquatch, a mythical creature that’ll have you twistin’ and groovin’ with his funky electronic beats.

What Will the Future Look Like? 6 Future Technology Predictions

No one can make future technology predictions with certainty. But I, a writer with no qualifications to do so, am going to try anyway.

The Punks Among Pagans: What Is Chaos Magic?

It sounds cool (and maybe a little intimidating) but what is chaos magic? Here’s a quick guide to the DIY theory of magic.

Meet the Vanuatuan Land Divers: The Original Bungee Jumpers

We’ve all heard of bungee jumping. But did you know that it was inspired by the centuries-old ritual of the Vanuatuan land divers?

Comparing Colombian Beers: The Good, the Bad, and the Suave

I took on the painstaking task of trying as many Colombian beers as I could find. Here’s what I learned.

5 Things to Know About Carnaval de Barranquilla: The Second Largest Carnaval in the World

Every year, nearly two million people flock to this small Colombian city for Carnaval de Barranquilla. Here’s what to expect.

Dark Academia: The Old World Aesthetic That’s Reviving the Humanities

Ink wells, plaid pea coats, and Greek poetry. These are a few of Dark Academia’s favorite things in an age when arts and humanities are increasingly devalued.

The Real Places of Teyvat: An IRL Guide to the World of Genshin Impact

Step into Teyvat, a world of wonder that isn’t too different from our own.

Where Do You Get Your Protein? A Cheat Sheet to Questions You Might Get as a Vegan

How to answer common questions you might get as a vegan

8 Unpopular Opinions That Might Just Piss You Off

These unpopular opinions are the hills I will die on.

Melanism in Black Panthers and Other Melanistic Animals: Helpful or Hurtful?

Black panthers are the result of a condition called melanism in leopards and jaguars. But is being a black panther or a normal big cat better for survival?

The Most Iconic Reddit Threads Everyone Should Read (At Their Own Risk)

Reddit is home to some of the most brilliant (and unhinged) stories on the internet.

The Gaze of Retro-Futurism: A Glimpse Into the Alternative Present

Retro-futurism is an artistic movement that branched off of futurism and imagined the future from the perspective of the past. Here’s why it’s important.