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Archives for December 2010
68-Year-Old Idaho Man Hits 15-Year-Old Rule Breaker
Too bad everyone else shut off their electronics and didn’t record it. Guess they didn’t want to test him.
Study of the Day: Conservative Brains Have Bigger Fear Centers
We’re wondering—did they scan any libertarians?
How Do You Picture a Man Who Gets Catcalled?
“Interesting that you’ve chosen a photo of a black man in a hard hat to illustrate this article.”
The 10 at 10: December 31
Chicken wing recall during bowl season? Crud. We’re appalled, crushed, shocked, and devastated.
Good Men Picks: Crosby or Ovechkin?
5-10 is not good. But since we’re so bad, 5-10 actually improved our winning percentage.
Is This YouTube Video Oscar-Worthy?
Yes, it can, says Roger Ebert
Editors’ Picks: The Top 10 Stories of 2010
Looking for something to read? The GMPM editors share their favorite stories of the year.
Female Inmate Sues Prison for Housing Her in a Male Facility
Myers, who has female genitalia, self-identified as male when she entered prison. Her gender has since reversed, and she was denied her request to transfer.
Can a Real Fan Ever Root Against His Favorite Team?
We have a duty to support our team no matter what. But what if the team’s manager is Roy Hodgson? Is winning the most important thing?
The Science of Kissing (Just in Time for New Year’s)
A good kiss produces oxytocin, while a bad one “can lead to chemical chaos.” But hey, guys, no pressure.
Raise Your Glass (of Bacon) to 2011!
My cousin, dressed in a Santa suit and, for no apparent reason, a Jets jersey, came Ho-Ho-Ho-ing through the door to my grandmother’s house with a bottle of Bakon vodka in tow. Here’s the verdict.
Pen or Pin or Peyn
We’ve all had the “let’s compare accents” conversation. Here’s the map that outlines every dialect in the continent.
The 10 at 10: December 30
Milwaukee is the drunkest city, Tucker Carlson has lost his mind, and compliments turn guys into cavemen: the 10 at 10.
The Worst Story of the Year
In September 2009, a Swedish man in his 60s went to a local clinic to get his UTI treated. What follows is not for the squeamish.
Test-Driving the Little Blue Pills
“I was a convert, fallen hard, singing out my lungs, marching my way to the Tabernacle.”