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The 203 Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2023
Our review of the biggest, best, and most viral events from a very messy year.
The Reality of Being in a YouTube Prank Relationship
Do viewers like “crazy pranks,” or do they just like to see people suffer? And what’s it like living in that world?
Wikipedia Editor Who First Noted Henry Kissinger's Death Has Become an 'Instant Legend'
An editor named Asticky is receiving congratulations and accolades from other users on the site after becoming the first to update Kissinger's page.
RIP Omegle, Despite Everything
A piece of the Old Internet – for all its horrors – dies today with the closure of the anonymous video chat platform.
Think You're Messaging an OnlyFans Star? You're Talking to These Guys
Meet the “Chatters”: anonymous workers hired to ghostwrite messages and build intimate relationships with none-the-wiser fans.
CYBER: ‘Extremely Online’ With Taylor Lorenz
This week is all about a new history of the social internet.
Can We Do Great Things By Thinking Smaller? This Is How Quantum Computing Is Set To Change The World.
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‘Get Up Off Your Ass and Flirt’: Serena Shahidi’s Dos and Don’ts of Being Young, Silly and Fun
"I once manifested a man, down to the last detail. But it turns out he yelled at CNBC in the morning, so be careful what you wish for."
What's Behind The Internet's Desire To 'Eat The Rich'?
Since we aren’t in the middle ages anymore, literally eating the rich would be difficult for a lot of far-left vegans. Thankfully, internet comes to the rescue.
Are Those Freaky Mystery Boxes from the Dark Web Real?
People are making disturbing unboxing videos. I tried to buy one to find out.
Introducing: The Gym Philosopher
They’re donned head-to-toe in the latest gear, posting a sweat-free selfie with the caption: "Work on yourself. Vibe alone. Act with intention."
Keep Bluesky Weird
The nascent social network feels like a small community of unhinged friends and freaks—and that’s maybe its most promising feature.