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The People Who Study Fungus Know Why It’s Suddenly Taking Over Horror

The Last of Us isn’t the only recent story to rely on fungal fright.

Eagles Fans Would Celebrate a Super Bowl Win With a Dangerous Tradition. Here’s How to Do It.

We asked a physicist, a pole dancer, and some veterans for tips.

All My Colleagues List Their Pronouns. Am I Being Disrespectful If I Choose Not To?

Talking about pronouns in the workplace with guest Marie Manner.

My Niece’s Teacher Just Embarrassed Her in Front of the Class in the Cruelest Way

Parenting advice on cruel teachers, pot stirrers, and lunch underminers.

So What Spending Cuts Do Republicans Want?

The midterms clearly did not inspire Republican rethinking of the culture war strategy.

Jeopardy! Has Finally Perfected the Post-Trebek Formula

The show is poised to capture a new generation by making ordinary people famous for something other than being hot.

A Statistical Analysis of Every Shirt-Rip and Penis Silhouette in the Magic Mike Franchise

Is the Magic Mike’s Last Dance hornier than its predecessors? We crunched the numbers.

This Is No Way for LeBron James to Finish His Career. He Has Another Option.

The King deserves better than this.

The Only Way Rihanna Can Redeem Her Super Bowl Halftime Show

Fire up the fog machine!

My Husband Hates Student Loan Forgiveness… Uh, Do I Tell Him My Secret?

His attitude surprised me.