The Spy Who Exposed the Secrets of the Black Chamber, One of America’s First Code-Breaking Organizations
In 1931, Herbert O. Yardley published a tell-all book about his experiences leading a covert government agency called the Cipher Bureau Source: The Spy Who […]
Elon Musk is shredding America’s government as he did Twitter
Source: Elon Musk is shredding America’s government as he did Twitter
Magic Reality: The Eyes of Arthur Tress – in Pictures – Flashbak
“A photographer could be considered a kind of magician. As a trained observer he can foretell the potential movements of his subjects and perhaps even […]
Colossal squid: The eerie ambassador from the abyss
The world’s largest invertebrate remained hidden from humanity until a tantalising glimpse 100 years ago. But it would be decades before we come face to […]
Teens spent a quarter of the school day on their phones: study
Study finds teens spent an average of 1.5 hours on their smartphones during a 6.5-hour school day. Source: Teens spent a quarter of the school […]
Signs Of Life In A Desert Of Death – NOEMA
In the dry and fiery deserts of Central Asia, among the mythical sites of both the first human and the end of all days, I […]
The Last Days of American Orange Juice –
Source: The Last Days of American Orange Juice – The Atlantic
Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship, saying it’s likely unconstitutional and “runs counter […]
Unicorns on the Brain: A Mother’s Journey Down the Rainbow Rabbit Hole
Unicorns on the Brain: A Mother’s Journey Down the Rainbow Rabbit Hole – Editor’s Picks – Messy Nessy Chic Source: Unicorns on the Brain: A […]
Why the “Two-State Solution” is No Solution
In a brilliant new essay for Mosaic magazine, Rafi DeMogge explains why the “two-state solution” will exacerbate rather than diminish Israel’s diplomatic isolation. Source: Why […]
Malice In Wonderland – the Trippy Cartoon Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Story, 1982 – Flashbak
“These days, it’s, ‘Dude, what the fuck is that shit?’ Whereas back then, it was, ‘You are exploiting women, you filthy sexist pig!’” – Vince […]
To Save Itself from International Isolation, Israel Must Hold On to the West Bank
Source: To Save Itself from International Isolation, Israel Must Hold On to the West Bank » Mosaic
Elon Musk is shredding America’s government as he did Twitter
Source: Elon Musk is shredding America’s government as he did Twitter
The Fort Utah Massacre: Mormon pioneers killed and decapitated their Indigenous neighbors
The Fort Utah Massacre began with Brigham Young’s orders 175 years ago. Source: The Fort Utah Massacre: Mormon pioneers killed and decapitated their Indigenous neighbors […]