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The Unlikely Stars of a Truly Stupid Year
Remember Bean Dad? The Suez boat thing? Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend? 2021 was mayhem—let's review.
Tattooists On the Tattoos People Will Regret in a Decade
“Moons, stars, dots, arrows, astrology symbols, loved ones’ initials, coordinates of special places...”
Scram, Millennial Minimalism—Giant, Stupid Novelty Decor Is Back
A five-foot-tall pencil. A person-sized toothbrush. It's time for things to get enormous, silly, and pointless again.
Kids Are Making Hundreds of Pounds Selling Shisha Vape Pens at School
"If I don’t sell them, another student will."
‘GPS Artists’ in Singapore Are Making Oddly Specific Drawings by Biking
On the large canvas that is Singapore, their legs are their paint brushes, and GPS trackers their ink.
These Men Are Wearing High Heels and We’re Here for It
Some guys are elevating men’s fashion, literally.
I Consulted Fortunetellers on TikTok for a Week. Here’s What Happened.
From a moving pendulum to an almighty cat, psychic TikTok is popping.
We Spoke to People Who Are Coming Out of Quarantine Brave and Braless
People are now taking braless comfort out of their homes and to the streets.
We Asked Giant Tortoise Owners: Why?
Owners say giant tortoises are affectionate and cute, but some animal rights advocates caution against keeping them in homes.
What Is ‘Mid-Size,’ and Should I Want to Be It?
Addressing a grab bag of health and body things people are confused about from the depths of social media.
‘Elf Ears’ Are Trending in China. People Are Undergoing Surgery To Get Them.
Protruding ears may have been the target of playground bullies, but they’re now fueling a budding beauty trend in China.