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June 2025

Boundary Issues, Day 5: Follow-Up Roundup!
It’s the fifth and final installment of our weeklong look at territorial borders.
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Boundary Issues, Day 4: The Myth of Border Width
It’s the fourth installment in our weeklong look at territorial borders.
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Boundary Issues, Day 3: State Line Towns and Roads
It’s the third installment in our weeklong look at territorial borders.
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Boundary Issues, Day 2: Border Monuments
It’s the second installment in our weeklong look at territorial borders.
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Welcome to Boundary Issues, a Weeklong Look at Territorial Borders
We kick off Inconspicuous Consumption’s first-ever theme week.
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In Which I Learn a New Term for a Very Inconspicuous Type of Territory
What exactly is a “pene-exclave”? Read on to find out.
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A Common Design Error That’s Been Hiding in Plain Sight
Is an error really an error if nobody notices it? Plus an important nesting bowl update!
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FREE SHIPPING Deal Available on the Inconspicuous Product Line!
Our merchandise platform is running a special promotion. Here's how to take advantage of it.
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BOOM! An Explosive Art Project
And the artist behind these faux firecrackers is a devoted Inconspicuous Consumption reader!
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A Very Satisfying Piece of Hardware Design
One of my favorite possessions spends most of its time buried in my toolbox. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
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A Plastic Icon Transitions to Cardboard
Are you ready for biodegradable bread clips? Plus: An inconspicuous mystery!
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