Dik-diks are basically tiny African deer whose name comes from the chirping sounds they make. And if that's not adorable enough, then just wait until learn that they mark their… Read the rest of the article: Enjoy these unsolicited dik-dik pics

I’ve written extensively on gun violence, spoken on international TV and radio on the subject, and even pursued a gun license in the strictest city of one of the strictest states in… Read the rest of the article: Gun Violence Isn't a Problem — it's actually 5 Problems, with Different Solutions

Ballsy is a new specialized scrotum soap that has somehow managed to from starting up to seven digits in sales in just seven months. From their website: As with all… Read the rest of the article: A new startup is disrupting the scrotum-washing industry

The time is always right to do what is right, that's true. But the timing of this is a pretty ugly retcon—especially after a new trove of FBI files on… Read the rest of the article: FBI honors MLK Jr. Day by celebrating man they gaslit, surveilled, tried to drive to suicide

One of the most frustratingly incredible things about Corporate PR Con Artistry is that even when the chaos magicians behind it reveal their tricks, there are still people who will continue… Read the rest of the article: Healthcare choice in America is a scam, according to the people who came up with it

Famed "Mother" crooner and former ex-lead-singer of the Misfits Glenn Danzig has finally directed his first film, and of course it's a horror anthology. The movie's called Verotika, and while… Read the rest of the article: Watch the gloriously brutal trailer for Danzig’s horror movie directorial debut "Verotika"

I missed this earlier in the week, but Wednesday, January 15 was the 30th anniversary of They Might Be Giants' third album, Flood—their major label debut that brought Casio synths and… Read the rest of the article: Happy 30th Anniversary to They Might Be Giants' iconic "Flood" album

Don't Read The Comments is the newest book by Eric Smith, a literary agent and author of The Geek's Guide To Dating and other books, as well as the owner… Read the rest of the article: Review: "Don't Read The Comments" is a delightful YA antidote to GamerGate

It's bad enough when police officers try to claim the skull symbol of the Punisher from Marvel Comics as their own. Gerry Conway, creator of the character, has spoken out… Read the rest of the article: The QAnon cult has started appropriating the Punisher skull logo, too

My friend Emily Edwards has a delightful podcast called Fuckbois of Literature, that, well, pretty much explores exactly what it promises: fuckbois, in literature. The characters of literature other readers… Read the rest of the article: Professor Xavier is a total fuckboi. Let me explain, on the Fuckbois of Literature podcast.

Judith Hope is a UK-based puppeteer who has created maneuverable art for theatre, festivals, parades, and more.

Da solen stod op om natten, often translated as How a Baby Is Made or The True Story of How Babies Are Made, was originally published in 1972. Written by… Read the rest of the article: This children’s book on the miracle of life is very graphic and very anatomically correct

While the GOP continues their struggle to come up with reasons why "not having witnesses at an impeachment trial" is somehow a good thing, the House Democrats have released some… Read the rest of the article: House Dems release Lev Parnas's handwritten notes about the Ukraine scandal ahead of impeachment trial

For better or for worse, humans have been training dolphins as soldiers of war since at least the 1960s; even to this day, the Russian government in particular has been… Read the rest of the article: There's a non-zero possibility that Iran has a fleet of Communist assassin dolphins

In my experience, most people haven't heard of the Rentals — and most of those who have heard of them only really know them as "that other band that Weezer's… Read the rest of the article: This ambient mix of a new sci-fi-themed Rentals song is a sonic trip to outer space

I've previously posted about the "University of Farmington," the fake college pyramid scheme sting operation that ICE set up in order to seduce and capture devious immigrants of various statuses… Read the rest of the article: New undercover recruitments recordings expose ICE's entrapment tactics at their fake university

My buddy Dave Ganjamie and I have been collaborating on comics for a few years now. Not all of our brainstorm-and-sketch sessions end somewhere exciting, but we did have one… Read the rest of the article: Enjoy "iCthulhu," a free Lovecraftian cyberpunk webcomic

  In a new video for IMDB, director Rian Johnson expertly explains the approach he takes to plot twists in his films. I've been a huge fan of Johnson's work… Read the rest of the article: Rian Johnson explains the art of an excellent plot twist

Neo-Nazi Media Darling and accused domestic abuser Richard Spencer had a meltdown on Twitter after Iranian authorities launched a missile attack against a US base in Iraq. Siri, show me… Read the rest of the article: The Alt-Right's White Nationalist Poster Boy is very upset about US interference in Iran

hot pockets jingle in a minor key pic.twitter.com/LuAaWwCqAw — WEST COAST TOUR W VALENTINE JAN 15-FEB 9 (@LeftAtLondon) January 7, 2020 There is so much gravitas and weight implied in… Read the rest of the article: The "Hot Pockets" jingle in a minor key is a sad and somber reflection of your disappointing childhood.