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Word of the Day

Faustian (adj., FOW-stee-un)

(For a bargain) Something where someone abandons their principles so that they can get more knowledge, money, or something else. It comes from a legend of a smart but dissatisfied man who sold his soul to the Devil so he could have unlimited knowledge and Earthly pleasure. Narrator: it did not end well.

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Link of the Day

The wide variety of Northern California fungi

Alison Pollack has started taking photos of the fungi she encounters on hikes in Northern California. There's a stunning variety of them, each with different colors and design:

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You can see more of Pollacks's photos at Colossal or by following her on Instagram.

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