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Review Bombing: What Drives This Toxic Internet Phenomenon?
The internet can be a cruel place and review bombing is just one of the many proofs of that.
What’s So Bad About Andrew Tate?: A Brief History of Why So Many People Dislike Him
If, at any point in the last few months, you’ve had to Google exactly who Andrew Tate is, you’re not alone. The real question, though, is why he’s so widely hated.
2022 Wrapped: A Look Back on the Year’s Major News Highlights
Musk buys Twitter, FTX files for bankruptcy, Russia invades Ukraine, and people protest dictatorships. Let’s take a walk back through the biggest news highlights of 2022.
Elon Musk’s Controversial Twitter Takeover: A Timeline in Tweets
For Elon Musk, the $44 billion purchase of Twitter is more than just a shiny new toy. He might actually have something big planned for it—if he can get out of his own way.
Energy Consumption Needs of Web 3.0 – Can the Planet Sustain Them?
As the world moves towards Web 3.0, can the planet sustain the humungous energy consumption needs of running the internet?
What You Should Know About Transparent California
Transparent California was made to increase public understanding of government compensation packages, but it’s created more questions than it has answered.
Take This Lollipop and Enter a Zoom Nightmare
You know you’re not supposed to take candy from strangers. But why not take this lollipop anyway?
Fitness Influencers Are Making Us Hate Exercise, and We Should Stop Listening to Them
To follow or not to follow? Fitness influencers have motivated us to work out, but they could be harmful for our overall wellbeing.
5 Dangerous TikTok Challenges No One Should Ever Try
Some challenges are harmless fun. But these five dangerous TikTok challenges just shouldn’t be done.
Disinformation vs. Misinformation: The Difference, and Why It Matters
Disinformation vs. Misinformation: why the terms aren’t interchangeable and why both are still a problem.
Political Spectrum Tests Like 8values Tell You Nothing Useful About Your Politics
Political spectrum tests give you new labels to wear. But they don’t really help you figure out what policies or what systems of governance you support.
What Would Life Be Like Without Our Phones or the Internet?
What would life be like without our phones? If your answer is “apocalyptic,” you’re half right.
SmugMug Review: A Powerful File Manager and Website Builder for Photographers
SmugMug lets you safely store and share your photos or cash in on your art by selling prints and downloads.
What Is the Metaverse and Why Is It the Future?
The latest buzzword from Silicon Valley sounds like SciFi. Here’s a breakdown of what’s real, what’s hype, and what problems the metaverse might hold.
The Top Fanfic Ships on AO3, and What They Mean for Fandom
The 2021 list of top ships on AO3 is out, and it reveals a serious representation problem in fanfic.
A Brief History of AO3, the Internet’s Award-Winning Fanfic Archive
The internet’s most popular fanfic archive is an inclusive (and occasionally horny) community for readers all over the globe.
6 Trippy Drawings From Even Trippier Artists on Instagram
Here are 6 trippy drawings from some incredible artists on Instagram that you should totally follow.
The 5 Greatest Gut-Busting Food Challenges of Matt Stonie
Matt Stonie is known for all of his incredible eating challenges. Here are the 5 craziest ones.
Meet Coyote Peterson: The Crazy American YouTuber Who Gets Stung by Executioner Wasps and Bullet Ants
Imagine getting stung by an executioner wasp. Well, YouTuber Coyote Peterson doesn’t have to imagine; he’s done it. On purpose.
How Do Social Media Bots Work?
Social media bots derail conversations and stir up hate. Take a look behind the curtain and learn how to sharpen your bot radar.
Inside Troll Farms: The World of Networked Disinformation
Operated by PR agencies and marketing firms, troll farms represent a massive network of disinformation that agencies use to shape public opinion.
Takeo Ischi’s Chicken Attack Is an Epic Tribute to Chicken Heroism
Japanese yodeling legend Takeo Ischi’s collaboration with The Gregory Brothers, a fabulous song called Chicken Attack, will completely change the way you think about chickens.
Google Doodle Honors the 2020 Summer Olympics With a Super Cute Full-Length JRPG
While the dark cloud of COVID-19 rests over the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Google Doodles just released a game called Doodle Champion Island Games to take your mind off that.