✦ NO ORDINARY RABBIT HOLES
Curiosity looks good on you.
Strange facts. Clever finds. Unexpected little adventures. There’s a whole world of interesting out there — let’s go looking.
Try asking:
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✳ HANDPICKED CURIOSITIES
Today’s rabbit holes.
Pick a doorway. You never know where it might lead.
✦ EDITOR’S PICK
Rabbit Holes
Trees Have Traveled Around the Moon
In 1971, hundreds of seeds went to lunar orbit. Their descendants grew back on Earth.
Everyday Mysteries
Why Does Honey Last So Astonishingly Long?
A sweet little chemistry trick makes properly stored honey unusually shelf-stable.
Smarter Living
The Best Free Classroom Might Be Your Library
Books are just the beginning. Your library card may unlock far more.
Wild Nature
Some Beaches Really Glow At Night
The ocean has its own light show — and the performers are microscopic.
Hidden Internet
There is a Time Machine for Old Websites
The web forgets quickly. The Wayback Machine remembers an extraordinary amount.
Useful Oddities
Can You Grow Vegetables Without Sunlight?
A sunny windowsill is optional. Photosynthesis, fortunately, has some flexibility.
Go Somewhere
What Hidden Gems Are Hiding in Your Neighborhood?
The best little adventure might be a ten-minute walk from your front door.
Wild Nature
Why Does an Octopus Have Three Hearts?
One heart for the body, two for the gills. Nature really went all in on the plumbing.
The internet is a big place. Stay curious.
One strange question can take you somewhere extraordinary.