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Is It OK to Be Happy That My Grandma Died?
My grandma passed away. The profundity with which I do not care about her death cannot be overstated.
Megan Koester
9.29.14
Science

Can Thailand's Electric Tongue Banish Bad Curries?
Some of Thailand's brightest minds have just gone and invented an electric tongue, with the sole function of telling you whether or not you’ve made a shitty green Thai curry. It's the Robocop of the authentic food police.
David Whelan
9.29.14
ISIS

Cyberterrorism (Probably) Isn't Terrifying Enough for ISIS
'Cyberterrorism' is a buzzword, but would it even accomplish a jihadi group's goals?
Jason Koebler
9.29.14
uk

The Politics of Food: Smokies
In the first episode of The Politics of Food, Ben Ferguson investigates the UK’s growing illegal trade in "smokies,” a West African delicacy that has been outlawed in Europe since 1987.
Ben Ferguson
9.29.14
Film

George Takei Narrates The Enlightening Adventures Of An Animated Squirrel
In "The Missing Scarf", George Takei narrates the fears and struggles of winter woodland creatures.
Beckett Mufson
9.29.14
Interviews

Bishop Nehru: Fighting Expectations
"I feel people are going to listen to it and expect straight raps and it’s so much more than that, it’s a real composition of music. It’s hip hop made in a way that’s not all negative."
Jabbari Weekes
9.29.14
Interviews

Saba's West Side Story Is One Worth Listening To
From poet to exploratory rapper, Saba could be the new voice of Chicago's West Side.
Jake Krzeczowski
9.29.14
middle east

Syrian Al-Qaeda Leader Threatens Attacks on West
The warning from Jabhat al-Nusra is a sign that the strikes may have boosted support for the groups they are intended to destroy.
John Beck
9.29.14
News

Why Do 16 Percent of Britons Think Gay Sex Should Be Illegal?
I called up gay rights charity Stonewall for an answer.
Amelia Abraham
9.29.14
Highlights

Steven Souza Seals No-Hitter With Ridiculous Diving Catch For Final Out
Steven Souza saves no-hitter with incredible diving catch.
Sean Newell
9.29.14
Features

A Dummy's Guide To Downloading Thom Yorke's Album Using Only A Computer
You won't believe how straightforward torrents are!
Joe Zadeh
9.29.14
Premieres

Hell Yes! It's the Premiere of Weezer's Video for "Back to the Shack"
Fly me to the moon…
Kim Taylor Bennett
9.29.14
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