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cryptography Enigma encryption machine from World War II sells for $233,000 David Pescovitz

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Robert Anton Wilson Wilson and Shea's Illuminatus! trilogy to become TV series Gareth Branwyn

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denialism A new biography reveals the Koch brothers' very early role in creating organized climate denial Cory Doctorow

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art Listen to what is likely the only voice recording of Frida Kahlo David Pescovitz

futility closet Baseball catcher Moe Berg became a spy during World War II Futility Closet

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Science New species of snake found in another snake's belly David Pescovitz

biographies Edward Gorey's macabre tarot deck from 1966 Mark Dery