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Psilocybe cyanescens, Psilocybe allenii, and Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata are commonly found psychedelic mushrooms growing in woodchip piles.
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Misinformation Experiment Has Potential to 'Inoculate' Millions of Social Media Users
Briefly exposing social media users to the tricks behind misinformation boosts awareness of online falsehoods—and Google is set to deploy.
Big Tech Companies Sign Pact to Fight AI-Generated Election Misinformation in Unprecedented Year
Three huge democracies have already gone to the polls to choose their executives: Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Politician Declared Winner But Gives Up His Seat When He Learns of Election Interference on his Behalf
Candidate Rehman was declared the winner, but after he discovered that votes were rigged in his favor, he refused to accept the victory.
A New Generation of Young Poll Workers is Stepping Up to Protect the Elderly From COVID-19
Power the Polls has recruited 450,000 young volunteer poll workers as the elderly stay home to protect themselves from COVID-19.
New Zealand Prime Minister Pledges to Reach 100% Renewable Energy Across Nation by 2030
New Zealand's Labour Party is promising that the country will run on 100% renewable energy by 2030 if it gets re-elected this October.
How Big Companies Are Helping to Fix a Shortage of Poll Workers in the US
Leading U.S. companies including Old Navy and Warby Parker are helping fix a potential shortage of election poll workers and poll locations.
A Wave of Women is Propelled into Congress on History-making Election Night
Yesterday's ‘pink wave' election will ensure that the U.S. House of Representatives looks a lot more like the country it represents.
After Neighbor's Biden Sign is Stolen in Wisconsin, This Trump Supporter Replaced It: 'We love our neighbors'
When a Wisconsin family had their Biden sign stolen from their front yard, their neighbor-a Trump supporter- replaced it for him.
Political Foes Vying For Governor in Utah Make a Unity TV Ad Together Calling For Civility: 'There's a better way' - WATCH
In the final days of campaigning to be Utah's next governor, the Democrat and Republic candidates have released a video. Together.
Austin, Texas Votes 'Yes' on a $7 Billion Transportation Revolution
Project Connect, or Proposition A as Austin voters passed it as, will create a $7 billion public transit revolution in the state capitol.
Democracy Made Delicious: 'Pizza to the Polls' Delivered Free Food to Hundreds of Thousands of Voters in Long Lines
Pizza to the Polls' mission is to send free snacks to crowded polling locations. This year, they delivered 1.3 million to voters.
Mississippi Voters Exchange Old Confederate-Themed Flag For a New Design-And it's So Pretty
While the world waits to hear the main result of the U.S. election, here's some good news from Mississippi. Yesterday, residents of the Magnolia State were voting not just for their favored party. They were also asked to approve a new flag. Local lawmakers vowed to replace their Confederate-themed state flag in late June. From […]
Paul Rudd Hands Out Cookies to New York City Voters Waiting in the Rain to Cast Their Ballots
The "Antman" star was filmed passing out the blueberry and cream cookies to New Yorkers outside the Barclays Center this week.
Historic Firsts and Achievements of Election Day 2016
If you're feeling blue over this week's Election Day results, check out these groundbreaking victories for minorities.
Uber is Giving UK Wheelchair Users Free Lifts to Polling Places This Week
Thanks to Uber, wheelchair users in London, Birmingham, and Manchester can exercise their right to vote in the general election on Thursday.
A Trump Supporter and Man He Punched Hug in Court, Vow to Heal America Together
Though they found themselves on opposing sides of the political barrier, Raheem Jones and John McGraw were glad to forgive each other in court.
Student Spends 8 Hours Giving Free Hugs on Campus to Help Heal Post-Election Tensions
I was walking home from a restaurant feeling pretty dismal about the negativity on social media when I ran into Alejandro Andrade holding a Free Hugs sign.
How to Heal Mindfully if Your Candidate Loses
November 8th is the day that half of America will inevitably be disappointed by the election results – but how you handle those feelings is up to you.
Instead of Arguing Online, Political Foes Are Coming Together Over Food to 'Make America Dinner Again'
It's easy to get into an angry argument with a stranger over the internet - but what if you're both asked to sit down over a pleasant dinner instead?
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