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Astronauts left poop on the moon. We should go get it.

By Brian Resnick and Gina Barton
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How Game of Thrones uses costume design to show power

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How Norway designed a more humane prison

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Dubai’s Cayan Tower
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The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying

By Christophe Haubursin and Gina Barton
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Why safe playgrounds aren’t great for kids

By Christophe Haubursin and Gina Barton
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The NFL's virtual first-down line, explained

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A romantic well-lit thumbnail of the show Riverdale versus a dramatic and mysterious version.
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Why your Netflix thumbnails don’t look like mine

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Mercury retrograde, explained without astrology

By Joss Fong and Gina Barton
Glycolic, lactic, hyaluronic, and salicylic are just some of the acids used in skincare products
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The skincare acid craze, explained

By Gina Barton
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Stop peeing in the pool. Chlorine doesn’t work like you think.

By Gina Barton