Can magic mushrooms help you see God? Are parents more of a danger to their kids than the world? Are we creating a garbage patch in space? Plus: Courtside seats with Jesus, CrossFit vs. witchcraft, bunnies vs. predators, Master Splinter, and mattresses. Lots and lots of mattresses. Also: When we flush, where does the poop go?

Further reading:

God, Magic Mushrooms, and Me (Esquire)

Childhood Independence Is a Mental-Health Issue (The Cut)

Befouling the Final Frontier (The New York Times Magazine)

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