Night after night, the young man saw the face: a servant of his father, mistreated while alive, bearing witness, haunting his sleep—and staring right at him.
The rattled Egyptian wrote to his deceased father, pleading: “Do not allow him to do me harm.” The 4,000-year-old nightmare reflects an ancient Egyptian belief that sleep and dreams (depicted above) bear relation to life itself—and might even be as real.
Invasive menaces: Native to China, these black-and-red planthoppers showed up in the U.S. for the first time in 2014—and they’re spreading quickly, threatening plants like wine grapes and beer hops. Do you know what they’re called?
Rich, sacred story: The māhū—those who are of dual male and female spirit—play a powerful role in Hawaiian culture, and have recently been re-embraced. Above, Marina Del Rey performs in drag at a nightclub in Honolulu. These clubs play a big role in the LGBTQ+ community, offering support, including caregiving, assistance, and shelter when needed.
PHOTOGRAPH BY AMY LOMBARD/THE NEW YORK TIMES/REDUX
Eating to save a planet: When a restaurant removes the word “vegan” from its menus, meat-eaters are more likely to try the dish. What’s up with the aversion to all things vegan, when these foods are generally better for your health and the planet? The answers may be rooted in psychology. (Above, plant-based burgers, sausages, and chicken.)
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