David Perry
School
Susquehanna University
Expertise
History, Culture, Science, Entertainment
- David got his science experience at the top: NASA. As an assistant editor for NASA Tech Magazine, he profiled the latest technologies developed by NASA scientists for civilian use, from micro-satellites to servomotors.
- An avid world traveler, and having lived in Japan, Iran, the UK, and the United States, David experienced radically different cultures firsthand. Hailed as one of the best LGBTQ travel writers in the US, he delves into the intricacies of world cultures, both the high points and the pitfalls, with a steady hand.
- Ironically, it was by not being particularly interested in the cult of celebrity that made David a respected entertainment writer. With a polite curiosity, he treats his subjects as ordinary people with fascinating jobs, to the betterment of the interview.
Experience
With 20 years under his editorial belt, David is a respected culture, spirits, and science writer. Published in WSJ Magazine, BBC Science and Travel, Thrillist, and even NASA, he is also an LGBTQ influencer on Instagram. He is, in fact, praised by Instinct Magazine as one of the best gay travel writers in the industry. "Letting the story tell the story" is his journalistic mantra; he forgoes hyperbole and sensationalism to get at the real truth.
Education
Graduating with a B.A. in English from Susquehanna University, David credits the university's open-minded values to see all sides of an issue. It makes for a well-rounded and unbiased article.
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Stories By David Perry
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The Rocky Mountain locust storm taking over the Midwest in 1875 is a tale of Biblical proportions. Here's the terrifying story of Albert's Swarm.
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Impacted by climate change, many of America's lakes are heavily polluted, and with no solution in sight, they are in danger of disappearing forever.
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Though many children learn about the Bible in Sunday school, those teachings aren't everything. These are some things only adults notice when reading the Bible.
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While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
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While nostalgia for the 1980s is on the uptick, there are still mysteries unsolved and crimes unpunished. These are the biggest unsolved mysteries of the 1980s.
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Man-made disasters are a bitter betrayal, with life and limb possibly spared with a little forward-thinking. Here are some of the worst man-made disasters.
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Serial killers themselves can vary, and they are a grizzly, but fascinating, aspect of humanity. These are the most notorious serial killers of all time.
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The Carrington Event was one of the biggest solar outbursts ever seen. Electrical systems around the world were disrupted. Here's what happened.
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God of fire, of craft, and of the forge, Hephaestus crafted many important objects. But he was also kicked out of Olympus, and mocked by his fellow gods.
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A Sunday school staple, the Tower of Babel is a goldmine for artists and poets, and a warning story. But was it real? This is the Tower of Babel explained.
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Vast but not empty, hostile but not lifeless, deserts have long captured the imagination. Here are some mysteries of the desert that you've never heard of.
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What if mermaids were real? How close does Hollywood get to what a realistic mer-organism would be, one subject to natural selection and evolutionary forces?
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An Olympic win does not translate to a perfect past, present, or future. Here are some tragic details about legendary Olympians.
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Holes like caves, wells, sinkholes and pits can turn into death traps, with adventure turning into tragedy. Or, some holes have a more nefarious history.
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Some twins are pretty famous. From Hollywood to politics to even religion, twins loom large in the world. But you may be very surprised as to who they are.