Canadiens acquire Alexandre Carrier from Predators for Justin Barron
The defenseman swap helps Montreal in the present and potentially helps Nashville in the future.
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
No more konjac-made imitations — finally, authentic ramen! Over the past decade, Japanese vending machines have expanded beyond drinks to include food items as well, with one of the most…
Blues trade P.O Joseph to Penguins for future considerations: What it means for both teams
P.O Joseph is on his way back to Pittsburgh after a brief stint in St. Louis.
NHL trade grades: Kraken take low-risk bet on Kaapo Kakko, Rangers get little in return
Kakko never lived up to his ceiling in New York, and he is the type of reclamation project the Kraken should be targeting.
Japanese baseball star takes on world record with a paper plane
The “Bazooka” of the Hanshin Tigers swaps baseballs for paper aircrafts in a record-challenge attempt. How should a professional baseball player be evaluated? Their transfer fee? Pitching speed? Number of…
Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to Kraken for Will Borgen, 2 draft picks
The 23-year-old played six seasons with the Rangers and had found early success on the third line this season.
Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon
In ancient Greece, amphorae were commonly used for carrying or storing liquids and grains like wine, oil, or cereal. A narrow neck and a large, oval body were easily moved…
Thousands of Josiah Wedgwood’s Glazed Ceramic Samples Paved the Way for 18th-Century Ingenuity
In 1759, Staffordshire potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) founded a ceramics company that achieved global recognition and continues production today. He soared to success as a leader of industrialized…
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Governor doesn’t specify whether his desired bear-fighting drones would drop anvils or some other, less cartoony payload. It’s common for politicians to make promises about what they’re going to provide…
Our Japanese writers dress up as Winter Shogun
What better way to wait out the cold than with some interpretive cosplay? After yet another record-breakingly hot summer the chilly grip of winter has finally taken hold of Japan,…