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In the figurative, never-heard-from-again sense

From the inaugural issue of the Journal of Social Inclusion, Fiona Kumari Campbell (Griffith): Crippin’ the Flaneur: Cosmopolitanism, and Landscapes of Tolerance. In 1943, 10-year-old Donald Triplett was diagnosed with a mysterious disorder unlike anything reported before — now 77, he is showing the world what autism can look like in adulthood. "What more important story is there than people killing other people in the name of religion?": An interview with Kenneth C. Davis, author of the celebrated "Don't Know Much" books and A Nation Rising: Untold Tales of Flawed Founders, Fallen Heroes, and Forgotten Fighters from America's Hidden History. How do you cope when the products you love become labelled as “hipster”? Consumers who identify with these products tend to find creative ways to remain loyal and elude derision. Frank M. Ahearn is a privacy expert who teaches people how to disappear completely — well, at least in the figurative, never-heard-from-again sense. Whoops! Popular Science takes a look at the 10 greatest (accidental) inventions of all time. The unwisdom of crowds: Do group dynamics undermine moral thought? From lepers to paranoia: Jude Stewart on the twisted history of the polka dot. Chile's 33 "miracle miners" have been trapped underground for more than a month — what are they doing down there? The Global Casino: Our economy is becoming a card club and we really should try to figure out what to do about it.