John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe is a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities.
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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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Videos
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.
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Satellite Saw Deadly Tornado Minutes Before It Hit Texas Town
This image was taken right before a huge tornado hit the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, killing at least six people.
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Videos
Let a Robot Mix You a Drink at Google I/O
This new robo-bartender that's slinging rounds in San Francisco is just great.
