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India could be changing its name – here’s why
timeout.com · Liv Kelly
Though it’s already one of the country’s two official names, Bharat could become India’s internationally recognised title.
How ‘Star Trek’ almost failed to launch
theconversation.com · Stephen Benedict Dyson
The mission to explore strange new worlds was almost over before it began.
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The living, breathing brooches of the Yucatán
Atlas Obscura · Roxanne Hoorn
The live, jewel-encrusted beetles called maquechs are tied to an ancient legend, but some worry for their future.
Eating bread when scared? There’s science behind the Mexican ‘bolillo’ tradition.
NBC News · Albinson Linares
The origins behind eating the traditional roll after a fright.
Why historical markers matter
Smithsonian Magazine · John Garrison Marks
The approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through.
The world’s most beautiful sea pools
Architectural Digest · Elizabeth Stamp
From Mexico to France, these are as stunning for their engineering feats as their elegant designs.
What to wear if you’re bike commuting in foul weather
Wirecutter · Wirecutter Staff
Tried-and-tested gear for rain, snow, and bitter cold.
America’s biggest tourist traps
thetakeout.com · Dennis Lee
A new survey reveals which famous restaurants and markets make people grouchy.
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