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“Immediately after 9/11, humorists struggled with what many called ‘the death of irony.’ Then ‘The Onion’ returned and showed everyone the way.”

“I don’t understand how they’re not still shooting that film, and I don’t understand how hundreds of people aren’t dead.”

“How 24 pairs of leather pants, a tearaway tutu, and red pointe shoes made for a generation’s greatest dance movie.”

When Myspace debuted in 2003, the site became a vibrant hub for musical listeners, the launching pad for many successful bands, and a model for the social media era. Then it died multiple times.

Even though the band’s lead singer died over two decades ago, people still talk about Sublime’s last show and what went wrong. One musician took the time to separate the rumors from the facts by speaking to those who were there that night.

“As the heavens opened up and rain poured down, the Purple One ran through a handful of covers and some of his own songs, delivering an iconic set on the biggest stage possible and only expanding his legend.”

Oh please, like you didn’t think it.

The lead singer of the band Silver Jews was renowned for his music, but he was also an accomplished writer and visual artist. This is the story of his formative years, as told by friends and collaborators, many who learned how to live life as a creative person from Berman’s energetic example.

But we still don’t have flying cars.

Taco Bell popularized this taco style, Anglicizing what was once truly Mexican cuisine, but where did tacos dorados originate? And how did they become synonymous with gringo fast food?