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  • How to Tell If the Rock You Found Is a Meteorite

    How to Tell If the Rock You Found Is a Meteorite

    Have you found a weird looking rock when out hiking and thought, “I bet that came from outer space!” I have. Sadly, it’s almost definitely not a meteorite. As cool (and lucrative) as it would be to chance on the remainder of a meteor that survived its trip through the atmosphere to strike Earth, finding…


  • The Difference Between Antique and Vintage (and Why It Matters)

    The Difference Between Antique and Vintage (and Why It Matters)

    With very few exceptions, buying used stuff beats buying new. There’s just one problem: Sifting through page after page of near-identical listings on Ebay, Craigslist, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace takes time. And if you don’t know what you’re after, you’ll close your tabs feeling more confused than ever.