Happy Wednesday! Squirrels turn up twice today — Santa Monica’s ground squirrels got hooked on cheesy crackers and ranch dressing, while ancient squirrel droppings are turning into an Ice Age DNA goldmine. Elsewhere, Valve’s Steam Machine finally gets a release window, a $100 thrift-store painting sold for more than $250,000, and English Heritage is hir…
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