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Alejandro Selkirk Island, where epic waves and literary history meet

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The literary icon’s work had previously been unavailable as e-books

Universal Cancels Plans to Distribute “The Hunt”

Controversial thriller had been criticized from across the political spectrum

US Navy Task Force on Climate Change Is No More

Few details exist on what, if anything, will replace it

Climate Change Threatens America’s Joshua Trees

Environmental changes could devastate their habitat in the coming years

Quentin Tarantino’s 50 Best Character Names, Ranked

Prepare for alliteration. So much alliteration.

The Regional Sayings That Reveal the Most About Where You’re From

“Soda” versus “pop” versus “cola” is but one aspect of it

10 Record Reissue Labels You Need to Know

From lost blues records to Japanese ambient, these labels picked through the bins so you don't have to

Harvey Weinstein Is Not Allowed to Take a Trip to Europe

The disgraced producer was set to consult on a play in Italy. The Manhattan DA's office had other thoughts.

Thanks to Keyless Entry, Some Cars Can Be Stolen in 10 Seconds

The magazine What Car? used tech popular with thieves to demonstrate

Scientists Have Made Vodka From Chernobyl’s Radioactive Grain

When life hands you radioactive grain, make non-radioactive vodka