What People Are Misunderstanding This Week: the ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory
It’s a story straight out of a Hollywood thriller: over the past five years, up to a dozen scientists working on some of the most […]
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It’s a story straight out of a Hollywood thriller: over the past five years, up to a dozen scientists working on some of the most […]
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In this episode of “Out of Touch,” we explore the online virtual character creation competition Omoggle and investigate the hack that paralyzed schools across the […]
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Much of 2026 was depressing, annoying, or worse, but at least television was pretty good—streaming platforms are packed with future classics across a wide range […]
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This week, a meme-fueled generational civil war broke out on TikTok, and only one side is aware of it; a throwaway tweet from rapper Young […]
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In April, the top 10 most popular films by viewership included films of a wide variety of styles and genres, so, as they say, there’s […]
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Throughout 2026, you can get thousands of free ebooks if you know where and when to look. Amazon offers readers free Kindle ebooks year-round, with […]
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Since the release of the original Avatar in 2009, James Cameron’s epic interstellar franchise has captured popular culture with the incredible force of an RDA […]
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Hulu’s adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale arrived at an opportune moment—at a time when many Americans were beginning to question the integrity of our democracy. […]
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For members of a generation constantly online, reality hangs by a very thin thread. Core youth values like authenticity and “being yourself” are confusing concepts […]
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The Bear is a phenomenon not only because it’s so entertaining to watch what goes on in the kitchen, but also because it’s one of […]
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Fans of George R.R. Martin’s books (and their television adaptations) were captivated by the first season of HBO’s new spinoff , A Knight of the […]
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In many ways, Yellowstone is the platonic ideal of Taylor Sheridan’s films, combining a neo-Western atmosphere with incredibly detailed locale, a non-political exploration of the […]
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The Artemis II lunar mission was a complete success. The crew of four astronauts splashed down safely on Earth last week, having traveled further into […]
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When The Squid Game premiered on Netflix in 2021, the world felt its impact. Post-pandemic, people were broke, bored, and ready to do anything, and […]
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Welcome to our journey through youth culture. This week, we’ll explore the common slang meanings of phrases like “you’re the birthday boy” and “catch bad […]
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The list of the most popular TV shows of March 2026 has something for every viewer: from action-packed medical dramas and long-awaited sequels to vibrant […]
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Perhaps it’s the post-Oscars rush, but the most popular movies in America in March were adult films. From 16th-century Shakespearean sorrows to dark Norwegian family […]
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This week’s selection may seem like a random collection of odds and ends, but there’s one common thread: atmosphere and absurdity trump logic and order. […]
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Throughout 2026, you can get thousands of free ebooks if you know where and when to look. Amazon offers readers free Kindle ebooks year-round, with […]
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If there’s one thing The Boys on Prime Video proves, it’s that it’s healthy to be suspicious of the powerful. While the nearly invincible Homelander […]
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It was the water bottle scene, wasn’t it? The moment you realized “Heat Rivalry” was something special. Whether or not you were familiar with Rachel […]
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Pitt is a classic example of taking an old idea and breathing new life into it. Dramas centered on life-and-death situations in the hospital or […]
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From the moment Mark Scout (Adam Scott) first rode the elevator into his office and became a completely different person, we’ve been obsessed with The […]
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This week, people are getting it wrong about teleportation. Teleportation is a common science fiction trope, representing the movement of matter or energy from one […]
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As usual, this week’s youth content selection was quite diverse. We saw the unexpected appearance of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates in AI-generated videos that […]
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I’ve loved Kindle e-readers since the original Kindle Paperwhite came out in 2012, but until recently, my dream of reading color comics on a Kindle […]
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Euphoria is perhaps the most chaotic series of all time—not only do its teenage characters face epic levels of drama, trauma, and various illegal activities, […]
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I’m publishing this on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, a day when we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and Irish culture in general by […]
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This week, young people on TikTok discovered a new way to make breakfast and an evocative way to describe the feeling of impending doom. It’s […]
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This may be the most “white” thing I’ve ever written, but I’ve become fascinated with sailing. A friend recently took me on a yacht cruise […]
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Breaking news from Florida: Lee County Sheriff’s Department officials recently arrested a man on a beach near the Sanibel Dam. The unnamed suspect was found […]
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This week, we’ll be looking at goonbait and RegencyCore, as well as deconstructing the controversial video of McDonald’s CEO barely eating a hamburger. If you […]
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February’s most popular series prove that monoculture is officially dead. Instead of a one-size-fits-all option, we see a selection of shows diverse enough to inspire […]
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Clones are everywhere . Last week, I talked about rumors that actress Selena Gomez is a clone or a doppelganger (she’s not). This week, it’s […]
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Throughout 2026, you can get thousands of free ebooks if you know where and when to look. Amazon offers readers free Kindle ebooks year-round, with […]
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In today’s episode of “Out of Touch,” we’ll talk about divorces in the Alps, how corrupted younger generations are based on their viral videos, and […]
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Today I spent more time than I’d like to admit researching Selena Gomez. The 33-year-old pop singer and star of the series ” Only Murders […]
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If you want to understand an entire generation, look at the athletes they admire. The post-war generation, accustomed to suburban conformity, found a hero in […]
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We’re approaching the second half of February—and according to your weird aunt on Facebook, it’s an unusual, possibly magical month. Some say it’s a “miracle,” […]
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This week, we’ll explore several niche cultures within the broader youth culture. They run the gamut from the genuinely angsty enhancement community to the bizarre […]
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