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No Man Has Ever Been Happier Than This Guy Reacting to Tuesday’s World Cup Shocker

"God, oh God, oh God. Oh God!"

Passive Aggressively Manipulating Your Partner Into Doing House Chores.

Talking chore schedules and eldest daughter syndrome with guest Amanda McLoughlin

The Most Shocking Upset at a World Cup in Years

Argentina was widely tipped to win the entire tournament. Saudi Arabia was given next to no shot to advance.

The Failed Plot to Kill 6 Million Germans in the Wake of WWII

A new history of a group of Jewish ex-partisans who tried to even the score.

The Misleading Thanksgiving Claim Making the Rounds

Reports of turkey inflation are rampant. We cry fowl.

Decoding the New York Times’ Coverage of Trans Issues

James Roesener, the first openly trans man to win a U.S. election, on why he ran.

I’ve Just Learned About an Unexpected Side of My Wife I’ve Never Seen. Oh My.

It’s both gross and arousing.

Oh My God, Becky. Look at Her Bustle.

How yesterday’s bustle-enhanced bottom made way for today’s big butts.

The Vow’s Co-Creator on Why It Was Never Just a “Sex Cult” Documentary

The HBO miniseries started by chronicling what brought NXIVM down, but it ended by examining its appeal.

Why Do the Warriors Look So Bad?

The defending champs are off to a rough start.