History
Feature
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May 10, 2026
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4 min read
Let’s Talk About Space Mirrors
For over a century, people have imagined how reflecting the sun’s rays can help — or harm — the world
Books
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Apr 26, 2026
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4 min read
The 19th-Century Book That Makes You See Ghosts
'Spectropia' was meant to be an anti-Spiritualist tool; it was more successful as a 'toy-book'
News
+1
Apr 19, 2026
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2 min read
A Museum in Which to Wander
I toured LACMA’s historical new galleries before they're open to the public
Feature
+3
Apr 12, 2026
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9 min read
TV Was Weird in the 1950s, Which Made It Ripe for Magic
Dell O'Dell was one of the first magicians to have her own TV show; the program reflected the time as well as her powerhouse personality
Feature
+2
Feb 22, 2026
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8 min read
Don't Put These Items in a Hospital's Tube System!
The technicians will get mad at you.
Feature
+2
Feb 15, 2026
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9 min read
The Last Bastion of Pneumatic Tubes
In one industry, this centuries-old technology is thriving.
Theremin
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Feb 8, 2026
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9 min read
Why Does Television Love the Theremin?
The odd, ethereal instrument pops up on shows like Severance and Starfleet Academy.
