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The Hilbert Hotel: An Infinite Thought Experiment

A classic illustration of the mathematical problem of infinity.
Michael Byrne
10.17.15
Premieres

Watch "OD," Chicago Rapper JDott Trife's Final Video Before Passing Away from Cancer Last Week

Friends and collaborators Million $ Mano and O-Zone remember JDott Trife's life and music as we premiere his final video.
David Drake
10.17.15
Canadian election

Canada's Medical Weed Industry Braces for Legalization if Liberals Win Election

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has vowed to legalize marijuana for regular use “right away” if elected — a policy the ruling Conservatives allege is naive and will ruin society.
Rachel Browne
10.17.15
war and conflict

'All We Could Find Were Body Parts': America's Role in Yemen's Civilian Carnage

Human rights monitors say the US is complicit in the overwhelming number of civilian deaths that continue to result from the Saudi Arabia–led bombing campaign in Yemen.
Samuel Oakford
10.17.15
FIGHTLAND

Ronda Rousey, Wayne Gretzky, and the Potential Importance of Sports Gossip

Hockey and entertainment got a little weird and gossipy when Wayne Gretzky became a star. They got over it, and we will too?
Sarah Kurchak
10.17.15
Coachella

Governors Ball Fights Back Against NYC Coachella

Governors Ball is mad as hell and isn't going to take it anymore.
Ezra Marcus
10.17.15
GAMBLING

I Had to Gamble for My Dinner at a Poker Night in London

I ventured out to East London to try out a new poker-themed restaurant, where a winning hand promises a free meal. This is worrisome, because I'm a terrible poker player.
Josh Barrie
10.17.15
mexico

Mexican Soldiers Kill a Kidnapping Victim, Then Label Him a Cartel Hitman to Cover it Up

Jorge Parral Rabadan beat out 1,000 applicants for a job running a Mexican border bridge with Texas. He denounced rising insecurity at his post until he was kidnapped, taken to a ranch, and killed by point-blank gunfire from the Mexican military.
Daniel Hernandez
10.17.15
style rider

Style Rider: For Grunge Rockers Potty Mouth, Comfort Is Key

The New England rock trio loves to write (and read about) music on the road.
Ilana Kaplan
10.17.15
fat guy two point conversion

Texas Tech Gets Two-Point Conversion on Trick Play to 308-Pound Offensive Lineman

This isn't your grandfather's two-point conversion.
Sean Newell
10.17.15
sociology

A Sociologist Explains the Cult Behavior in this N.Y. Murder Church

Two parents and other church goers were arrested for killing their teenage son. Sociologist Dr. Bernadette Barton explains how cult practices produce violence.
Diana Tourjée
10.17.15
GUCCIMANESPLAINING

iLoveMakonnen Gives Thanks to the Trap God with "Big Gucci"

It's 10/17. Make a wish.
Craig Jenkins
10.17.15
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