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Warp Engines by 2030? Scientists Say the Math Is Improving, but the Engineering Is Still Light-Years Away
By Gracus Bloom | City-Paper.com
For decades, warp drive technology has belonged almost exclusively to science fiction. From the engines of the USS Enterprise to...
Before Air Conditioning: Ingenious ways Americans beat the Summer Heat
By Gracus Bloom | City-Paper.com
Long before air conditioners hummed in every home and cold drinks came at the push of a button, surviving a...
The Evolution of the Lawnmower
From hand-forged scythes swinging through open fields to today’s zero-turn hydrostatic monsters with precision-cutting decks, the evolution of the lawnmower represents one of the...
Picking Perfect Posies
Bright bouquets, warm sunshine, and buzzing bees make flower season one of the happiest times of the year. Whether you are clipping blooms from...
Oddly Satisfying: America’s Summer Obsession With Mesmerizing Videos
By Gracus Bloom | City-Paper.com
What started as a niche corner of the internet has exploded into one of summer's biggest digital entertainment trends. "Oddly...
Rebels, Outlaws and Robin Hood Lookalikes
By Gracus Bloom
Everyone knows Robin Hood—the legendary outlaw who supposedly robbed the rich and gave to the poor. Whether he actually existed remains a...
