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.
Is This YouTube Video Oscar-Worthy?
Yes, it can, says Roger Ebert
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.
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.
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.
Study of the Day: You Are What Your Dad Eats
Environmental factors like diet can influence your children’s genetic inheritance.
10 at 10: December 29
Lying tabloids, culinary cavemen, and alcoholic artillery: the 10 at 10.
Four Real-Life Immaculate Conceptions
Here’s a list that you’ll want to check twice: a list of non-mythological pseudo-virgin births. The last one is a shocker.
Study of the Day: Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas
Don’t you love the holidays so much you could just die? A new study says that you might do exactly that.
Every Esquire Magazine Cover From 2010 … at Once
Inspired by this pretty compilation of the year’s Vogue covers, we decided to throw together our own (highly androgynous) rendition.
The 10 at 10: December 23
Geeky grinches, supersmart pups, and fish that kill (when fried): your 10 at 10.
Fox News: Elie Wiesel Is a ‘Holocaust Winner’
“Fox & Friends” identified the respected author, activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Holocaust survivor as a “Holocaust Winner.”
How Much Is a Good Teacher Worth in Cash?
If the bottom 8 to 10 percent of poor-performing teachers were replaced with average teachers, the U.S. could jump to the top of international math and science rankings and bolster the GDP by $100 trillion.
Good Comment of the Day: The ‘Creepy’ Factor
“Without a doubt, ‘creepy’ is the worst casual insult that can be tossed at a guy.”