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Nun Fashion Is Way More Fascinating Than You Realize

'Looking Good: A Visual Guide to the Nun's Habit' is a fascinating work of reference on a subject to which you've almost certainly never paid much mind. The post Nun Fashion Is Way More Fascinating Than You Realize appeared first on WIRED .

5 Comics You Must Read This Month

Need some distraction from all the holiday hubbub? Find a quiet corner and read these comics. The post 5 Comics You Must Read This Month appeared first on WIRED .

Why Did Donald Trump Get Elected? Ask the Bees

Opinion: The way bees choose their nests offers important lessons about how humans elect presidents. The post Why Did Donald Trump Get Elected? Ask the Bees appeared first on WIRED .

The Gorgeous Mola Modeling Kit Will Make a Real Engineer Out of You

Mola is the first structural modeling kit you'll want to snap a selfie with, regardless of your major. The post The Gorgeous Mola Modeling Kit Will Make a Real Engineer Out of You appeared first on WIRED .

Horrifying VR Film Puts You Inside a Drunk Driving Crash

"Decisions" is a four-minute video that makes the terror of a deadly crash frighteningly intimate. The post Horrifying VR Film Puts You Inside a Drunk Driving Crash appeared first on WIRED .

Explore a Lovely Map of Berlin’s 20th Century Architecture

Blue Crow Media makes maps that celebrate and organize a city's architecture. The post Explore a Lovely Map of Berlin’s 20th Century Architecture appeared first on WIRED .

The Fail-Safe Science of Delicious Crispy Chicken

A little extra effort for a whole lot of pay-off. The post The Fail-Safe Science of Delicious Crispy Chicken appeared first on WIRED .

It Took 4 Years to Take Down ‘Avalanche,’ a Huge Online Crime Ring

The network, known as "Avalanche," served as a platform for phishing, malware distribution, and money laundering. The post It Took 4 Years to Take Down ‘Avalanche,’ a Huge Online Crime Ring appeared first on WIRED .

You Need to Stop Letting TV Revivals Disappoint You

A growing crop of beloved shows have come back to television, yet failed to recapture the original magic. A return to Stars Hollow was no different. The post You Need to Stop Letting TV Revivals Disappoint You appeared first on WIRED .

New Zealand, the Kardashians, and the Battle to Control Manuka Honey

Chemists aren't convinced there's any meaningful difference between Manūka honey from New Zealand and Australia. But the Kiwis beg to differ. The post New Zealand, the Kardashians, and the Battle to Control Manuka Honey appeared first on WIRED .

Mesmerizing Commute Maps Reveal We All Live in Mega-Regions, Not Cities

So it's too bad the US is no good at planning regionally. The post Mesmerizing Commute Maps Reveal We All Live in Mega-Regions, Not Cities appeared first on WIRED .

Amazon’s Snowmobile Is Actually a Truck Hauling A Huge Hard Drive

Amazon is now moving data by the truckload. That might sound old-fashioned, but it's actually faster than the speediest internet connection. The post Amazon's Snowmobile Is Actually a Truck Hauling A Huge Hard Drive appeared first on WIRED .

12 Futuristic Gifts for the Early Adopter

A "hoverboard"? Pshaw. Those don't really float on air. Get a supersonic jet plane instead. The post 12 Futuristic Gifts for the Early Adopter appeared first on WIRED .

Review: Sphero Battle-Worn BB-8 with Force Band

With Sphero's new Force Band accessory, you can control your favorite rolling bot with a flick of the wrist. The post Review: Sphero Battle-Worn BB-8 with Force Band appeared first on WIRED .

5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter

When loaded with the right features and technology, sneakers can stand up to winter weather too. The post 5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter appeared first on WIRED .

Pug Owners and Redheads Unite! Online Groups Meet IRL

Nothing's weird anymore. Thanks, Internet. The post Pug Owners and Redheads Unite! Online Groups Meet IRL appeared first on WIRED .

Clinton’s Campaign Manager Blames James Comey for Her Loss

Clinton's private email server dogged her throughout the presidential campaign, but a single letter cost her the election, her campaign manager says. The post Clinton's Campaign Manager Blames James Comey for Her Loss appeared first on WIRED .

A Russian Cargo Ship Burns Up, But ISS Astronauts Won’t Go Hungry

They still have plenty of snacks. The post A Russian Cargo Ship Burns Up, But ISS Astronauts Won't Go Hungry appeared first on WIRED .

Obama’s Criminal Justice Legacy Is Now In Local Hands

Obama has made reforming the country's criminal justice system a priority. The next president's goals aren't likely to be the same. The post Obama's Criminal Justice Legacy Is Now In Local Hands appeared first on WIRED .

Pull a Car From a Ditch With the Super-Strength of Physics

If you ever need to pull a heavy object with a rope, there is a simple physics trick that can give you greater tension. The post Pull a Car From a Ditch With the Super-Strength of Physics appeared first on WIRED .