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6 Unusual-Tasting Japanese Snacks You Really Want to Try
Inverse - Christina Wood
Go to Tokyo, and your taste bugs will be assaulted by the strange and unusual. The Japanese palate is nothing like the American palate, and it is an …
Sleep
Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Your Sleep Tracker Tells You
Inverse - By Jack Barton
People who are told they slept poorly will act accordingly, even if it isn’t true. The advent of small, energy efficient, and affordable trackers and …
Organic Food
The Health Benefits of Organic Food May Finally Be Revealed
Inverse - By Cynthia Curl
But that could soon change. “Organic” is more than just a passing fad. Organic food sales totaled a record $45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the …
TV
'Tone-Deaf' Star Robert Patrick on 'Terminator 2' Role and Millennials
Inverse - By Eric Francisco
The former T-1000 doesn't hate millennials. At least not as much as his newest role in the horror-satire 'Tone-Deaf.' It’s been a few decades since …
Simu Liu
Before 'Age of Resistance', Enter Thra in the Original 'The Dark Crystal'
Inverse - By Corey Plante
Here's what to watch this weekend, along with a list of all the important stuff leaving Netflix soon. Whether or not you’re ready for it, Ready or Not …
Science
Here's How to Use Overconfidence as a "Persuasive Social Signal"
Inverse - By Emma Betuel
How to use confidence to convince someone else how smart you are. Humans are, unfortunately, very likely to overestimate what they can do. A famous …
Science
Experts Explain How You Can Help Protect the Amazon From Destruction
Inverse - By Sarah Sloat
"When the farthest room in your house is burning, your house is still on fire." The Amazon rainforest is burning. These fires are spurred on by a …
TV
'Star Wars 9' Trailer Easter Egg May Reveal Rey's Role in the Movie
Inverse - By Jake Kleinman
"It's like poetry... It rhymes." There’s a symmetry to the Star Wars movies that’s hard to miss. From major plot beats across the trilogies to the …
Aerobic Exercise
The Truth Behind Fasted Cardio and Calorie Burn
Inverse - By Maggie Green
"I just think it's just a way to make exercise sound a little bit more sexy." Twice a week, I stumble out of bed, grab a sip of water, clip in my …
Science
Here Are the 5 Most Deadliest Poisons on Earth
Inverse - Chelsea Szmania
When asked to name a poison, people may well think of cyanide, arsenic, or strychnine. But these are not the most toxic substances known. More …
TV
Galaxy’s Edge Prices and Crowds Spook Fans, So It’s a Great Time to Visit
Inverse - By Jen Glennon
The Star Wars park at Disneyland has been surprisingly empty all summer. Disneyland’s latest Star Wars-themed park, Galaxy’s Edge, hasn’t been the …
Space Station
SpaceX: International Space Station Gears Up to Dock Crew Dragon
Inverse - By Mike Brown
The International Docking Adaptor is go. The International Space Station took one giant leap toward commercial crew operations this week. On Wednesday, …
Innovation
There's an Easier Way to Fund Your Business—Here's How
Inverse - Ally Sabatina
We all know that the difference between a good idea and a bad idea is often the right amount of cash to convince people it’s a good idea. So if you …
Upgrade Your Water Quality With One of These 3 Incredible Water Filters
Inverse - Dorian Smith-Garcia
These days, everyone is rightly concerned about the quality of the water flowing through their homes. But what can you do about it? Have you heard of …
Coffee
The 3 Best Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Makers
Inverse - Sandy John
Infusing iced coffee with nitrogen results in a creamy, frothy beverage that doesn’t require creamer. These drinks look pretty cool—kind of like a …
Shoes
These Stylish Shoes Look Like Sneakers but Take a Beating Like Work Boots
Inverse - Franco Movsesian
Americans love sneakers. We love them so much that we buy roughly $20 billion worth of them every single year. And it’s not hard to understand why. …
Shopping
A Classic Gaming Cabinet You Can Actually Afford
Inverse - Laura Osborne
No matter how old and crotchety I get, dingy, questionable dive bars with cheap beer with vintage arcade cabinets lining the walls will always have a …
The Mandalorian
'Star Wars' Easter Eggs in 'The Mandalorian' Trailer Might Reveal the Plot
Inverse - By Ryan Britt
Beyond the gritty bounty hunting, there might be a pattern here. Boba Fett? Boba Fett? Where? Okay, so the Mandalorian in The Mandalorian is certainly …
Pollen
Climate Change Is About to Make Allergy Season a Whole Lot Longer
Inverse - By Cecilia Sierra Heredia, Jordan Brubacher, and Tim Takaro
You've been warned. Every year, without fail, summer brings changes to our surroundings: more sunlight, heat, greenness, and flowers, among many …
Animals
The Dog Effect: How Owning a Pet Improves Your Heart Health
Inverse - Alexandra Pattillo
Last month, I spent a weekend watching Sonny, an adorable but needy goldendoodle. I walked an average of 8.5 miles every day with Sonny, taking him …
Science
How to Hack the Bottom Dollar Effect to Get the Most Out of a Big Purchase
Inverse - By Emma Betuel
Here's how to keep this phenomenon from ruining your next big purchase. I recently spent a lot of time scrolling through Trek Madone SLRs online — the …
Protein
How Hummus Can Solve World Hunger
Inverse - By Richard Trethowan
What if we were able to feed the world on plant protein? A UN report released last week found a quarter of the world’s carbon emissions come from the …
Science
Elite Athletes Are Way Less Healthy Than the Rest of Us in 1 Major Way
Inverse - By Emma Betuel
The demands of training can take a toll in an unexpected way. Elite athletes are some of the only people in the world who probably don’t have to worry …
Spider-Man
Miss Spider-Man in the MCU? Fret Not, He's at Disneyland's Avengers Campus
Inverse - By Eric Francisco
Spidey will remain a huge attraction at Disneyland, even if he's not in future Marvel movies. Since the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home and the …
Miles Morales
'Spider-Man' PS4 2 Release Date, News, Heroes, Villains for the Epic Sequel
Inverse - By Danny Paez
Spidey isn't done yet. Spider-Man for Sony’s PlayStation 4 might not have snagged the coveted Game of the Year award, but it’ll go down in history as …
Meat
Chicken and Breast Cancer: What People Miss About the Popular Study
Inverse - Chelsea Szmania
You might have seen headlines recently claiming eating chicken reduces a person’s risk of breast cancer.These reports were based on a new study …
TV
Brandon Routh's Superman in "Crisis on Infinite Earths" Feels Like Farewell
Inverse - By Eric Francisco
With Brandon Routh leaving 'Legends of Tomorrow,' his dual role as Superman in "Crisis on Infinite Earths" just became an homage. Brandon Routh, who …
Major Lazer
Fortnite-Major Lazer Collab Has Dope Tracks, a Cool Skin, but Little Else
Inverse - By Corey Plante
Don't expect an in-game concert — yet. Fortnite: Battle Royale just launched its next big musical collaboration with Major Lazer Thursday. Not only do …
Loneliness
Loneliness Is an Epidemic That Technology Can Solve
Inverse - By Sophie Okolo
The solution? More inclusive design. Our world is becoming increasingly lonely. More than one-third of Americans over the age of 45 report loneliness, …
CBD
Inverse Daily: The Problem With CBD
Inverse - By Yasmin Tayag
A new systematic research review from Mayo Clinic warns there’s still a lot to learn. Wha-pop, Inverse Daily fam? While I struggle to tear my eyes away …