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Culture
Is It OK to Say "Gay"?
If "gay" can mean both "homosexual" and "lame," does it make us homophobic to use it for the latter? A discussion of a controversial word.
Culture
Protesters Are Awesome: Look at This Beautiful Photo of Christians Protecting Praying Muslims in Egypt
Christian protesters literally banded together to protect their Muslim comrades.
Cities
Steal this Idea: Pop-up Cafes in Parking Spaces
New York's parking space sized pop-up cafes program will expand next year. Could your city be next?
Culture
The Two Best Ways to Get Unfriended on Facebook—A Study
A new study has revealed why it is that people lose friends on Facebook. Have you ever unfriended someone or-gasp-been unfriended yourself?
Design
You Have No Idea How Big Africa Really Is (But This Map Does)
You can fit the United States, China, India, Japan, and much of Europe within Africa's borders. And Kai Krause's new map does just that.
Culture
Should an 11-Year-Old Boy Go to Jail for Life?
Jordan Brown is set to be tried as an adult for a crime committed when he was 11. He might go to jail for life. America's exceptional like that.
Business
Skechers's Amazing Toms Shoes Rip Off
Bobs, like much like Toms, is a one syllable, generic name. Both shoes are little canvas slip-ons with cute patterns. See the pattern?
Culture
The New Dinosaur: Why I'm Not on Facebook, and Why You Shouldn't Be Either
The world's favorite social networking site doesn't have your best interests in mind. Quit it like I did.
Lifestyle
Food for Thinkers: The Rise of White People Food
Does a constant focus by food writers on restaurants serving local, organic food mean we're missing out on a lot of delicious meals?
Environment
What's Your Earth Day 2011 Pledge?
Earth Day, in its current form, is an abomination. Let's infuse it with a modicum of meaning.
Lifestyle
If You Eat Cows, Why Not Golden Retrievers, Too?
Ever wondered why you jump at a turkey burger but not a swan sandwich? It's carnism. Psychologist Melanie Joy explains.
Culture
Is This the First Oscar-Worthy YouTube Video?
Roger Ebert says Idiot with a Tripod, which was created in just one day earlier this week, should win an Oscar award.
Culture
What Do "Pretend to Be Poor" Experiments Really Teach Us?
A new charity project, Live Below the Line, reminds us that pretending to be broke is offensive and unhelpful. Stop doing this.
Business
World's Richest Man Says "Charity Doesn't Solve Anything"
The Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim hasn't signed the Gates and Buffett Giving Pledge because he doesn't believe in throwing money at problems.
Culture
Shut Up, Moby: How the "But I'm a Vegan" Problem Is Ruining Progressives
The techno grandaddy's recent bout of digital bigotry highlights a major issue among so-called liberals.
Culture
Atheist Wins Right to Wear "Religious Pasta Strainer" in ID Photo
It took him three years, but Niko Alm is finally allowed to celebrate his non-religion, "pastafarianism," in his driver's license.
Culture
I Must Not Write All Over the Walls: Banksy Directs The Simpsons
Graffiti artist Banksy storyboarded and directed the opening sequence of The Simpsons last night (aka the "couch gag"). See it here.
Culture
How Your Meat Eating Can Kill Vegetarians
A new E. coli outbreak in Europe has already killed nearly 20 people. The culprit? Cucumbers like the ones in your favorite vegan salad.
