It’s V.E. Day: 70 years ago today, World War II ended in Europe.
What did the Romans eat? Food and drink in ancient times.
How to become a fossil after you die.
Roundup of Mother’s Day links: good and bad animal and human moms, top sci-fi moms, history, videos and science, how grandmothers gave humans longer lifespans (yea! grandmas!), gifts for your wino mom or wife, lots more.
An illustrated guide to cat physics.
ICYMI, Tuesday’s links are here, and include why superheroes don’t kill, an excellent set of botanical mazes, and a five-year-old boy who perfectly recreates Bruce Lee’s famous nunchaku scene.