Edgar Allan Poe wasn’t just the sad author of spooky tales we all know and love, but also a passionate science journalist, and the writings he left behind can tell us a lot about our current relationship to misinformation and science communication. Plus, Starbucks officially sells more cold drinks than hot ones now, by a lot. What’s responsible for the trend and how do baristas feel about it? And the newly re-dubbed Cleveland Guardians can’t catch a break when it comes to their team name.Sponsor:Upstart, upstart.com/kottkeLinks:Edgar Allan Poe science writing: His forgotten journalism has a lesson about COVID. (Slate)Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History by Kurt AndersenStarbucks Becoming 'Frappuccino Factory' Amid Cold Drinks Boom (Business Insider) Here's why Starbucks sells so many frozen drinks (The Takeout)Starbucks pushing high-end coffee, might raise prices (The Takeout)Starbucks, Facing Higher Costs, Pushes Upscale Coffee (Wall Street Journal)Cleveland baseball team now in fight with roller derby team over the name Guardians (Deadspin)Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.