The “alien” is actually a potato. Specifically, it is a purple tuber nicknamed Spudnik-1, grown and photographed by Pettit.

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Medieval records contain numerous accounts of strange and unexplained phenomena in the sky. At the time, such events were ...

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The spud's alien-like root growth has prompted some conspiracy theories.

The book describes the desert as a blank canvas and La Copine as a “joyful queer oasis in the desert.” Hill said the phrase ...

A property dubbed both historic and famous is for sale. It’s the property of Avery’s Soda in New Britain and it’s a place ...

Some worm species in your garden are a sign of healthy soil, while others point to issues like acidity or too much moisture.

As the NH State Wildlife Action Plan enters its second decade, the need to protect local species from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction continues. These eight species and others facing ...

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Community members packed a high school auditorium in Chelsea, Massachusetts, last month to oppose the school board’s plan to ...