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Matt Castle is a writer and contributing editor for Damn Interesting, and not quite an anagram of 'Clam Taste'.
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The Ancient Order of Bali

In 1970s Bali, a sudden rice crisis prompted an unexpectedly far-reaching scientific discovery
Written by Matt Castle • 28 Mar 2023 • Read/Listen →
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Chronicles of Charnia

When an ancient, unexpected imprint is discovered in a stone quarry, scientists endeavor to explain its mysterious origin.
Written by Matt Castle • 01 Jul 2020 • Read/Listen →
Curio:

Schumann Resonances

Three times a day, every day--roughly 9am, 2pm, and 8pm Coordinated Universal Time--an extremely low frequency electr...
Written by Matt Castle • 04 Dec 2018 • Read →
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The Curse of Konzo

In 1981, an international group of doctors identified the devastating disease behind a perplexing outbreak of paralysis in northern Mozambique.
Written by Matt Castle • 02 May 2018 • Read/Listen →
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Mind-warping Knowledge

Before London taxi drivers are allowed to convey paying customers in their renowned black cabs, they must be ‘of good...
Written by Matt Castle • 06 Jul 2016 • Read/Listen →
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Surface Tension

In 1953 a storm of extreme severity struck the North Sea coasts of Britain and the Netherlands, subjecting communities to a ferocious watery onslaught.
Written by Matt Castle • 04 Sep 2014 • Read/Listen →
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The Mole Rat Prophecies

The quirky biology of naked mole rats, and how their true nature was "predicted" before its eventual discovery.
Written by Matt Castle • 21 Apr 2013 • Read/Listen →
Article:

The Power of Positive Lightning

When a glider abruptly explodes under clear blue sky, investigators suspect an unusual and powerful meteorological phenomenon.
Written by Matt Castle • 17 May 2012 • Read →
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The Unfortunate Sex Life of the Banana

How the banana's sweet taste and cheerful appearance obscure a potentially calamitous sexual inadequacy.
Written by Matt Castle • 24 Aug 2009 • Read →
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The Heroes of SARS

How humanity dodged the speeding bullet of the 2003 SARS epidemic, and the crucial role of a few key individuals.
Written by Matt Castle • 23 May 2008 • Read →
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