Good News!
I have some good news for all of you, and it’s not that today is Friday (which it is, and which is technically good news). No, the good news I have to share this lovely day is so much better than the mere fact that the weekend is upon us.
Looking for Financial Help? Be a Pretty Lady With Light Skin
If you've ever spent time on any crowdfunding sites—from Kickstarter to Kiva—you know the amount of people seeking your money can be overwhelming. It can be hard to choose when often everyone on the site seems so deserving. (Well, it's probably less difficult to decide when you're on Kickstarter choosing between…
Crap Evolutionary Psychologist Finally Gets Fired
Psychology Today, which published Satoshi Kanazawa's incredibly offensive post on black women's attractiveness, has said he'll no longer be writing for them. Also, the site is "currently implementing measures to ensure more rigorous oversight of blogs prior to publication, including nights and weekends, when this was…
The Science of Making Out
I love making out. Everyone loves making out. Unless it's with your sister—that's gross! And illegal! But there's a lot more going on behind the scenes of a smooch than just spit-swapping: brain chemicals flow! Bacteria goes nuts!
Rosie O'Donnell Totes Understands Where Chris Brown Is Coming From
Rosie O'Donnell discussed Chris Brown on her radio show over the weekend, saying: "I just don't know why this kid seems to be held to a different standard than anyone else." Because, you know, other people throw chairs at windows, sending shattered glass down onto Times Square, and no one gives a shit!
Why the Internet Freaked Out About the Lady Nerd on This Month's Wired Cover
This is the cover for the current issue of Wired magazine. The woman on the cover isn't just a model in the traditional sense: She's Limor Fried of Adafruit Industries, and very possibly the first woman engineer to grace the cover of Wired. And she looks good on it. So, some people freaked out.
Good Witches' Brew: Best Red Carpet Outfits Of 2009
Cover your eyes if you're questioning your commitment to Sparkle Nation, because this year's best gowns were a blinding bevy of sparkles, sequins and stars. And yes, they were good.
The Sun Also Rises
[Nagarkot, Nepal; June 10. Image via Getty]
