May 31
"Our hot list of 20 influential NYC babies" SERIOUSLY!?? NO NO NO
When designers die. "Vignelli had two custom crematory urns. One was inscribed in Optima, the other in Helvetica."
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Things both the world's most and least privileged people say. "My children aren't vaccinated!"
May 20
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An extraordinary panorama of Mars. Fullscreen this on a big monitor; it really gives you the feeling of being there.
Surprise! A new Lena Dunham book is out today. All proceeds go to charity. Your move, Beyonce.
May 16
Car alarms don't work. Then why are they so common?
May 13
The Toast is closing on July 1. Great site. A toast to The Toast for a good run!
May 12
Wikipedia page of nicknames given to people by George W Bush. How had I forgotten about Turd Blossom?
Wow. Hi is closing down but they're archiving the whole site on a nickel plate that will last 10,000 years.
May 11
Dad watches The Goonies with 8-yo son. Son asks, "Where are their parents?" The loss of unsupervised time for kids.
May 10
2 men died during a hard cave dive. Recovery of the bodies was improbable, but 4 men went back for their friends
Becoming the national mammal is the bison's reward for surviving (so far) human-driven extinction. Congrats!?
May 9
Should sex work be a crime? Feminists say yes. And no.
Dennis Crowley on how he and some friends started a pro soccer team in NY in less than a year's time
May 6
Can you sleep train your baby at 2 months? (A: Yes. We did it 2X. It is my #1 new parent tip.)
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Early entries from the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest. These are fantastic.
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