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The Forest That Buries Its Monkeys
In two Ghanaian villages, sacred monkeys receive funerals and graves. Behind the unusual cemetery lies a system of religious obligation, community rules and wildlife protection.
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The Hiss Before the First Serve
A tennis ball can opens with a hiss. Why? Discover the strange physics, century-old inventions and invisible pressure that keep tennis balls ready for their first serve.
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The Island That Keeps Editing Its Own Map
A remote Atlantic island keeps changing its shape. Its dunes move, its freshwater ponds shift, and storms reveal centuries-old shipwrecks. Meet the island that refuses to stay on…
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The Last Person Still Clapping
The performance is over. Everyone stops applauding. Except you. A witty exploration of the surprising science behind how crowds begin, synchronize and finally end their applause.
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The Mail That Ran Out of Addresses
A parcel has nowhere left to go. The recipient cannot be found, the sender is unknown, and the postal service has run out of addresses. Welcome to the curious world of lost-mail…
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The Morning the Sky Had Roads: The Dulali Flying City Mystery
A village was said to have seen a glowing city with roads, buildings and the sound of machinery. The Dulali story is extraordinary. Its evidence trail is more complicated.
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The Most Humiliating Battle in Medieval Art
A medieval knight has armor, a shield and a serious problem: his opponent is a snail. Discover the strange artistic tradition that still puzzles historians.
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The Mountain You Can See but Never Visit
A magnificent mountain stands just beyond your reach. There’s no fence, no cliff, and no explanation — only an invisible wall. A funny, curious exploration of why video game…
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The Movie Is Over. The Names Are Not.
The story ends. The names don't. From gaffers and Foley artists to streaming autoplay, discover the surprisingly human story behind movie end credits.