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How the world's first electric grid was built

When Britain actually made something

12 hours ago 1 votes
Why child benefits should be front loaded

The timing of benefits matters to families, and doesn't change costs for governments

2 days ago 2 votes
The beauty of concrete

Why are buildings today austere, while buildings of the past were ornate and elaborately ornamented?

3 days ago 2 votes
The world of tomorrow

When the future arrived, it felt… ordinary. What happened to the glamour of tomorrow?

4 days ago 3 votes
The End Kidney Deaths Act

Congress should start compensating compassion

a week ago 4 votes

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Where in the World Is the World's Fair?

It's happening right now—but can you tell me where?

21 hours ago 1 votes
Thoughts on Standup

Is this anything?

2 days ago 2 votes
Tens of Thousands of AI Users Now Believe ChatGPT Is God

Is this mental illness—or the next major religion?

3 days ago 2 votes
i failed vs. i'm a failure

the life-changing magic of the failure bow

3 days ago 2 votes