Hygiene
Wait, Are Hand Dryers Good or Bad? I Can’t Keep Track
The science of hand drying is far from concrete, but if you scrub up you should be fine.
Men Are Definitely Dirtier than Women, According to Science
You may have intuited that boys are really gross, but scientists have confirmed it.
Discovery: Regional Hardcore
Looking at how small towns and hardcore bands go together like a main street and burnouts.
The Internet Is Delighted at This Video of 17 Birds Eating Meat in a Walmart
In the video, as the birds happily peck away at the meat—like so many of Snow White’s cheerful little friends—a voice can be heard saying: “All that is bad. That whole top shelf.”
Damien Hirst’s Restaurant Has Been Slammed with a Terrible Hygiene Rating
Despite being one of the most famous (and wealthy) living artists, Hirst is having less success as a restaurateur.
This Cafe Is Banning Customers From Paying with Cash Stored In Their Underpants
“We have had people search for things in their pockets and just put their money back in their mouth until they've found it,” says Robin Weeks, an Australian cafe owner no longer accepting cash from patrons’ underwear.
The Chemist Who Hasn't Showered in 12 Years Explains Why He Doesn't Stink
David Whitlock developed a spray that preserves the good bacteria on the skin.
Living with a Partner Who Has OCD Is Hell
Because of his OCD, my boyfriend won't touch anything he perceives as "dirty"—public door handles, chipped cups, even his own girlfriend.
How Japan's Toilet Tech Could Help Women In Developing Countries
Not just a cultural oddity, Japan wants its toilet tech to help with sanitation and safety issues worldwide.
Michael Deals with a Difficult Spot in Today's Comic
Hey, what if pimples had faces that expressed pain when you squeezed them? Wouldn't that be messed up? Anyway here's a comic about that.