carrots

A Shibboleth is a Stalk of Wheat

On the common origin of Whigs, Yankees, cowboys, and edgelords.

Apr 16 •

They said it couldn't be done. Also, obviously, shouldn't.

Jan 23 •

Nicomachean History

The Years of the Squared Triangle

Jan 3 •

Everything in Jamaica is Orange Except Oranges

This article is accidentally not about the election.

Nov 4, 2024 •

Halloween Mini: Why Pumpkins Are Orange

Plus links to scary stories from the archives.

Oct 31, 2024 •

My Dog's Water Bowl

And other hyðelic projects.

Oct 24, 2024 •

Nothing is systemic in an unmarked system.

Jul 10, 2024 •

Yes, Carrots Really Are Orange Because of Orangists

Armed with genomics, Bayesian statistics, and art history, I take on the most trivial possible topic.

Jun 8, 2024 •

Why Carrots and Princes Are Orange

A story I will tell on every platform I ever have.

Jun 5, 2024 •

1672: The Disaster Year

A spooky historical parallel to give you nightmares.

Apr 30, 2024 •

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