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A collection of 47 issues

The Man Who Ran for 3.5 Days Straight: Dean Karnazes' Unbelievable 350-Mile Odyssey

In 2005, ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes did the impossible, running 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without a single moment of sleep. This feat of endurance pushed the known limits of human potential and sparked a global conversation about what the body can achieve.

Sports & Games Biography & Personal Stories Medicine, Psychology & Health

The Great Race of 1908: How an American Car Won the 'Around the World' Race by Finishing Second

In 1908, six cars embarked on an insane 22,000-mile race from New York to Paris. Battling blizzards and roadless terrain, the American Thomas Flyer won the 169-day ordeal, but only after the German team that finished first was penalized for taking a shortcut.

History Adventure & Exploration Sports & Games

A League of Denial: How the NFL Falsified Brain Injury Science

The NFL formed the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) Committee in 1994, led by a doctor with no brain expertise. For over a decade, it published flawed studies denying the long-term dangers of concussions in a deliberate campaign of misinformation to protect the league's image.

Sports & Games Medicine, Psychology & Health Business & Economics

Mud, Might, and Minangkabau: The Thrilling World of Pacu Jawi Bull Racing

Discover Pacu Jawi, West Sumatra's traditional bull race. Jockeys balance on wooden ploughs, steering two bulls by their tails through muddy rice paddies. It's a thrilling post-harvest festival celebrating culture, community, and the strength of the prized bulls.

Art, Culture & Design Sports & Games Geography & Places

The Champion Who Quit: How Niki Lauda's 1977 Exit Paved the Way for a Ferrari Legend

In 1977, Niki Lauda clinched his second F1 championship for Ferrari but immediately quit the team with two races to go. His shocking departure, fueled by a fractured relationship with Enzo Ferrari, opened the door for legendary driver Gilles Villeneuve to make his Scuderia debut.

Sports & Games History Biography & Personal Stories

The Tragic Final Match: How Olympic Volleyball Star Flo Hyman's Death Unmasked a Silent Killer

1984 Olympic volleyball silver medalist Flo Hyman was a giant in her sport. At 31, she collapsed and died during a match in Japan, her tragic death revealing she had undiagnosed Marfan Syndrome, a silent genetic disorder that turned her physical gifts into a fatal vulnerability.

Sports & Games Medicine, Psychology & Health Biography & Personal Stories

The Statistician Who Beat the Lottery—And Then Gave the Secret Away

A geological statistician, Mohan Srivastava, discovered a flaw in a Canadian Tic-Tac-Toe scratch-off game, allowing him to identify winning tickets with 90% accuracy. Instead of exploiting it, he reported the flaw, finding his day job more profitable and fulfilling.

Sports & Games Biography & Personal Stories Business & Economics

MLB's Replay Nerve Center: Why Every Challenged Call Goes Through New York City

Ever wonder who makes the call during an MLB replay review? It's not an umpire in a booth at the ballpark. Every single challenged play is sent to a high-tech Replay Operations Center in New York City, where a dedicated umpire makes the final, binding decision.

Sports & Games Technology & Innovation

Beyond Marilyn Monroe: The Quirky World of Britain's 'Marilyns' and 'Munros'

In Britain, a 'Marilyn' isn't a person but a hill with a prominence over 150m, a pun on the more famous 'Munro'—a Scottish mountain over 3,000ft. Discover the fascinating hobby of 'peak bagging' and the unique classifications that define the British landscape.

Adventure & Exploration Geography & Places Sports & Games

Gripping a Nightmare: The Hidden Injury Plaguing MotoGP's Elite

The brutal G-forces of MotoGP cause riders' forearms to swell inside an unyielding tissue sheath, a condition called compartment syndrome or 'arm pump'. This excruciating condition often forces elite racers to undergo surgery just to keep gripping the handlebars and competing at the highest level.

Sports & Games Medicine, Psychology & Health

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