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Who Was the First Person to Smoke Weed?

420 B.C., blaze it!

In ‘Sex With Stalin,’ Horny Gamers Vie for Dictator Dick

This game is so unhinged, the Russian Communist Party believes it’s an American conspiracy to take down the state

Why the American Brand of Anti-Science Is So Unique

The U.S. isn’t alone in harboring anti-vaxxers and flat-earthers. But two specific things about America set us apart from the rest — and make our distinct hatred of science stand out

The Greatest Untold History Is Right Under Your Nose

Are historical smells just a museum gimmick? Experts say sniffing our ancestors’ stinks can reveal a surprising amount about their lives