Why Logan’s Run Still Matters
Logan's Run still matters 50 years later? Its futuristic Texas locations, practical effects and strange vision of the future still make it worth another look.
Fresh From the Sandbox: Great Finds, Curious Ideas & Good Stuff.
Whatever Happened to Celebrity Bowling?
Celebrity Bowling put stars like William Shatner, Bob Newhart and Alex Trebek on real bowling lanes. Here's what happened to the strange 1970s TV show.
The Big Gulp Turns 50: When Bigger Became Better
Fifty years after the Big Gulp arrived, bigger portions became a symbol of value, pop culture helped sell the idea, and shrinkflation has now turned the story upside
Is Apple Pulling a Fast One With the New iPhone Duo?
Apple's new iPhone Duo starts at $2,999 in Canada. Is it really one phone, or are we paying for two devices cleverly folded into one?
Entertainment
Movies, music, television and pop culture, with a curious eye for the stories behind what we watch and hear.
Why Logan’s Run Still Matters
Logan's Run still matters 50 years later? Its futuristic Texas locations, practical effects and strange vision of the future still make it worth another look.
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Yahtzee: Pringles
Yahtzee and Pringles come together in a snack-themed take on the classic dice game, complete with Mr. P dice and a Pringles can dice cup.
It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown: Vince Guaraldi’s Lost Score
Vince Guaraldi’s It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown finally gets a complete soundtrack release, revealing a funky, electric side of his Peanuts music.
Netflix Is Coming for YouTube’s Creators
Netflix is bringing YouTube creators onto its platform, but the real prize isn't simply subscribers. It's viewing time, loyal audiences and advertising money.
Culture
Books, art, ideas and the people shaping the way we see, think and create.
Whatever Happened to Celebrity Bowling?
Celebrity Bowling put stars like William Shatner, Bob Newhart and Alex Trebek on real bowling lanes. Here's what happened to the strange 1970s TV show.
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Mo Willems Is Writing a Book for Grown-Ups, and I Cannot Wait
Mo Willems is writing a book for grown-ups, sharing stories, artwork and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind The Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie and more.
All The Right Movies: The Kid Who Stayed for the Credits Wrote a Book
A look at All The Right Movies, the book packed with behind-the-scenes facts, interviews and stories movie fans will love.
I Really Like Mike Lowery’s Doodles
I discovered Mike Lowery through his Scotland sketchbook and quickly fell in love with his funny drawings, travel sketches and wonderfully weird ideas.
Food & Life
Food is only part of the story. This is about what we eat, how we live, what shapes our everyday lives and the odd little details in between.
The Big Gulp Turns 50: When Bigger Became Better
Fifty years after the Big Gulp arrived, bigger portions became a symbol of value, pop culture helped sell the idea, and shrinkflation has now turned the story upside down.
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The Grocery Store Is Now the Alcatraz of Shopping
Grocery shopping has become an obstacle course of confusing layouts, blocked aisles, impulse buys and self-checkout doors that decide when you can leave.
The McGriddle Philosophy of Life and Death
What can a McGriddle teach us about mortality? Inspired by The Bear, this essay explores merit, Michelin stars, the Alamo, and why consistency may be its own kind
Little Caesars Swings Into Action With Spider-Man Webberoni Pizza
Webberoni Pizza arrives at Little Caesars with Spider-Man-themed boxes, posters, and a special fan event celebrating Brand New Day.
The Odd & Curious
The strange, surprising and wonderfully unexpected things that make you stop, look twice and ask, “Wait, what?”
Is Apple Pulling a Fast One With the New iPhone Duo?
Apple's new iPhone Duo starts at $2,999 in Canada. Is it really one phone, or are we paying for two devices cleverly folded into one?
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MapQuest Picked a Side. Then Everybody Started Using It.
MapQuest refused to rename Lake Ontario. Then downloads exploded. What happened says something bigger about nostalgia, technology and taking a side.
The Blackwing 602: The Pencil That Takes You Back
The Blackwing 602 is more than a pencil. From John Steinbeck to Chuck Jones, here's why this cedar-and-graphite classic still has a cult following.
Why Can’t We Have Both? Why Physical Video Games Still Matter in a Digital World
Sony is moving toward digital-only PlayStation games, but the growing appeal of Analog Living raises a bigger question about ownership, preservation and the things we still want to