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America's Concern About the Environment Is at a Twenty-Year Low, Not that America's Concern Makes Much of a Difference

The crappy economy forced Americans to stop caring about the environment, but we have since done little about either.
Brian Merchant
3.1.13
Stuff

Shut Up and Learn French

Even though the Quebec language police are being ridiculous, Montreal anglophones need to accept the fact that, by voting for a PQ government, the majority have spoken, and they've spoken in French.
Noah Tavlin
3.1.13
Fashion Tidbits Roundup

Karl Lagerfeld's Feet Smell Like Bubblegum

And Etam put on the worst show on earth.
VICE Staff
3.1.13
The Mercy Rule

Neon Waters Run Deep

To put it mildly, college sports, basketball in particular, need to pump the brakes on some of these new uniform designs.
David Roth
3.1.13
News

Bradley Manning Pleaded Guilty Yesterday: 'I Did It'

For voluntarily admitting his crimes yesterday, Bradley Manning stands to face up to 20 years in prison. After his case is formally court-martialed beginning in June, though, he could be sent away for life. The government says he helped aid anti...
Andrew Blake; art by Clark Stoeckley
3.1.13
Music

Cauboyz Build DIY Installation That Merges Graphic Typography With Baroque Pop

Watch French band Husbands’ new music video for “Dreams”, featuring genius construction and flashing typography.
Adriana M. Padilla
3.1.13
Film

Hyped: The Week In Links 3/1/13

Busy week? Here’s somethings you may’ve missed.
Kevin Holmes
3.1.13
Photo

Bucharest Is a Paradise

According to legend, the capital of Romania takes its name from some guy named Bucur who was either a prince, an outlaw, a fisherman, a shepherd, or a hunter. It's hard to understand how the truth could have gotten so muddled over the years, but it...
Lucian Varvaroi
3.1.13
Motherboard Blog

Chimpanzees Enjoy Solving Puzzles Just as Much as Humans

If chimps could read, they'd probably enjoy crosswords.
Mat McDermott
3.1.13
Motherboard Blog

Did Feminists Cancel Violet Blue's Hacker Sex Talk?

We need to thoughtfully consider what the Ada Initiative's essential aims are, but also allow for the ability for people to respectfully discuss sexual topics.
Kelly Bourdet
3.1.13
Fashion

Please Stop Making Those Ironic Fashion T-Shirts

If you still think it's funny to make fun of Chanel or Maison Martin Margiela with a forced pun embroidered poorly on a beanie or T, maybe it's time you get an adult sense of humor. These brand rips are getting dry, and they look like crap anyway.
Bobby Viteri
3.1.13
Music

We Interviewed Justin Gage of Aquarium Drunkard About 'Sidecar' Transmissions

Since last September, LA-based music blog Aquarium Drunkard has been releasing these mysterious and esoteric podcasts on a semiweekly basis called 'Sidecar.' Each installment is a numbered “transmission,” and the series is a true experiment in...
Chad DePasquale
3.1.13
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