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Taming Water, Embracing Fire, and the Week’s Top 5
“Deep in the valley below us, in the middle distance, gaped the great black cauldron of Litli-Hrútur, its insides awash in a churning fiery stew. We stood in silence on the observation mound with our hands on our hips, faces cast in childish masks of wonder and awe. ” This week, we have two beautiful essays […]
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: the appeal of the surreal, decoding AI dreck, goop relations, learning to think, and pigeon racing pitfalls
How Danhausen Became Professional Wrestling’s Strangest Star
“What’s the best way for a not-particularly-athletic barista-slash-wrestling geek to go pro? Act really weird.”
A Year in Reading: Power to the People
Incorrigible, insightful, inspiring: the incredible people of 2024.
Inside the Christian Legal Campaign to Return Prayer to Public Schools
“A fight over prayer in schools in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, offers a glimpse into what more school districts around the country may face.”
My Father, the Artist
“I developed a new appreciation for my dad, who always treated me like a fellow artist, creating myself.”
Does Cycling Have a Drinking Problem?
“Bikes and booze have been linked for decades, but research shows there is no such thing as a healthy amount of alcohol.”
What Happens to All the Stuff We Return?
“Online merchants changed the way we shop—and made ‘reverse logistics’ into a booming new industry.”


