To us, Sizzler was the epitome of the American meal. We could have big steaks, the likes of which were expensive in Korea, reserved only for special occasions. There were nice cloth napkins you put on your lap. The waitresses were friendly and would refill your drinks for you; the drink glasses were enormous. At […]
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Back in the USSR: A Reading List
Six stories that examine the complicated heritage of the fall of the Soviet Union.
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Oliver Sacks: 1933-2015
The neurologist and acclaimed author died today at the age of 82.
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On Learning & Losing Language: A Reading List
Language shapes every facet of our lives—how we communicate, how we act, how we feel.
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On Learning & Losing Language: A Reading List
Language shapes every facet of our lives—how we communicate, how we act, how we feel.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
The Top 5 Longreads of the week.
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Relationships in a Time of Excretory Trouble
Dating is laborious and embarrassing. Irritable bowel syndrome is, too. In Narratively in March 2014, food critic and memoirist Gwendolyn Knapp wrote about both, detailing the humor and stamina involved in dating with IBS in a city of spicy food like New Orleans. When you feel the need to shit uncontrollably, dating is tough. Like […]
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Nothing Beside Remains (of the Space Jam Website)
Last week, Rolling Stone came out with a fantastically detailed and weird deep dive into the history of the Space Jam website. While technically operating under the purview of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies, a ragtag group of unsupervised young coders built something really revolutionary. The site was a pioneering example of how a studio could […]
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Breaking the Mold
Social scientist Bella DePaulo’s research reveals a broader array of lifestyles—from our relationships to our living spaces—than many of us could dream up.
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Breaking the Mold
Social scientist Bella DePaulo’s research reveals a broader array of lifestyles—from our relationships to our living spaces—than many of us could dream up.