School's back in session! Here at the Muse HQ, we've got an issue full of crazy facts, mysterious voyages, and unusual colonies (in space...and in Pennsylvania), designed to make you the most interesting kid in class. Have you heard of the Croker Mountains? Trust us, they won't be on any geography test. Bring a notepad, 'cause you'll also learn about extraterrestrial communication, your own personal Neanderthal genes, a chocolate town, and what bored Victorian ladies did with their spare time.

Reminisce about delightful summer weather in Anna Whittemore's Muserology, "Weathering the Storm." What did YOU did this summer? Tell us all about it here. 

Finally, check out our winning escapists in the This Way Out! contest. Done with homework? Unleash your creative energy on a photo collage that the Victorians would be proud of in our new contest, Cut-and-Paste.