The Ballad of Fred and Yoko
Last December, a 67-year-old homeless man named Fred Arnold was killed after being struck by a van. Arnold had a complicated and intriguing past, which included a Beatles collection exceeding 1,000 records and a friendship with Yoko Ono.
Crowd Source
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Ugg: The Look That Refused to Die
The story behind the footwear brand, and how they managed to transcend the usual rules of fashion.
Water’s Edge
The story of Bill May, the most accomplished male synchronized swimmer in the sport’s history. Synchronized swimming has been reluctant to include men until recent years, when it allowed mixed-gender as a world championship event.
What Happened When Venture Capitalists Took Over the Golden State Warriors
A fascinating look at the management style of the team’s Silicon Valley owners.
Is Friends Still the Most Popular Show on TV?
Why do so many 20-somethings want to stream a 20-year-old sitcom?
Fight
The tragic story of two superflyweight boxers who enter the ring to face each other in their first professional fight.
Is This the End of the Era of the Important, Inappropriate Literary Man?
Unpacking the problems around the dynamics between male professors and female students in the literary community, how accusations should be reported, and journalistic responsibility.
The Food Industrial Complex
How the economics of processed foods explain their dominance over fruits and vegetables, and what the U.S. government has to do with it.
Johnnie Cochran’s Whole Career Has Been A Prelude To What Is Happening In Courtroom 103
A fantastic profile of O.J. Simpson defense attorney Johnnie Cochran, from during the 1995 trial.
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