John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe is a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities.
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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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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
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.
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Portland Police: Running Over Ducklings Is 'Not Going to Fare Well for the Agency'
The world cheers as an Oregon cop chooses rescuing ducks over fighting crime.
