pole of inaccessibility: a visit to the most isolated settlement on Earth, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas on Tristan da Cunha
karadashev type i civilisation: a strong radio signal originating in the direction of a distant star is intriguing alien-hunters
alice springs: still no resolution for the mysterious dismissal of Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam
ta-ta for now: the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership was apparently dealt its coup grâce—at least until the next election cycle
gregor samsa: a giant, inflatable cock roach pool float