Here Be Dragons
Do School Bullies Really Grow Up to Be Sexier Than the Nerds?
Look around you: Our society is practically run by jumped-up, megalomaniac dickheads. Maybe being a bully is good practice for later life?
Are English Schoolkids a Bunch of Racists?
A new survey has found that some kids in the UK hold worrying and warped views about immigration and Islam.
How Did Everyone Get the UK Election So Wrong?
The public, the media, and the pollsters all talked themselves into believing a lie.
The Sad Futility of Trying to Prevent Planes From Crashing
You can't design every single possible death out of a system, as Germanwings flight 4U9525 showed.
The Eclipse May Have Been Crappy but What It Told Us About Our Future Is Great
Today, a solar eclipse had a slight chance of fucking up the UK power grid—and that's a really great thing because it means that we're slowly starting to wean ourselves off oil.
This New Face-Detection Technology Could Redefine What It Means to Leave Your House
Which is a pretty fucking terrifying thought.
Could Being Middle Class Kill You?
Working-class people may skip the odd vaccine, but it takes middle-class Californians to be so colossally moronic as to throw measles parties.
The Idea of Reinstating the Death Penalty in Europe Is Utterly Moronic
But that hasn't stopped some right-wing politicians from advocating for it.
Do Public Figures Accused of Rape Deserve Anonymity?
The British politician Mark Pritchard has been cleared of rape allegations and believes it's unfair that his accuser has the right to remain anonymous while defendants in these cases are named.
The Internet in 2014 Was Basically Just Hackers, Misogynists, and Kim Kardashian’s Ass
Remember when the internet used to be fun?
Sexual Abuse Is a Far Bigger Problem Than False Rape Allegations
Widespread and unjustified skepticism about rape claims could make victims fearful of reporting such a serious crime.