John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe is a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities.
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Has the Golden Gate Bridge Been Ruined by These 'Ugly' Sculptures?
Some San Franciscans are not happy about the new public art at Crissy Field, which they claim obstructs views and looks like "giant steel droppings."
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Maps
A Fantastic Map of 500 Years of Meteorites Hitting Earth
Has a speeding chunk of space rock smashed through your roof? Perhaps it's shown on this intriguing map of meteorite landings.
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Videos
America's Fuel Source of the Future Could Be 'Pond Scum'
Rejoice, America: Researchers say the nation is equipped to produce "serious amounts" of algae biofuel.
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Videos
Finding the Hidden Faces in Google Maps
Hey, is that soybean field looking at me?
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Photos
New Satellite-Eye Views of the Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
Even from space, the storm that dropped the Moore tornado looks chilling.
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Maps
The Lopsided Geography of America's Bacteria-Related Deaths
Bacterial infections are killing more people in some parts of country, but not others.
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Moore, Oklahoma, Has an Uncanny History of Violent Tornadoes
Three major twisters have hit the city since 1999. Here's a look at how improbable that is.
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Videos
One of the Craziest Bridge Demolitions You'll Ever See
The explosive takedown of Wuham's 2.2-mile long viaduct was the longest concrete-bridge demolition in China's history.
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Photos
Scenes From San Francisco's Berserk Street Race, Bay to Breakers
You know you're at a special party when there's a nude man who's waxed his whole body except for a chest-hair smiley face.
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Videos
Brussels Does Not Take Kindly To People Messing With Its Peeing Boy Statue
Belgians love giving their Manneken Pis fashion makeovers – just not this one.
