Have you heard about the lady who flashed her lights at another car, only to be subjected to a gang-initiation ritual? Turns out, some of our most stubborn myths about urban crime are mere figments of the imagination. Feel safer today.
Neighborhood & World : Culture
It’s referred to as the Ground Zero mosque in the press, even though the proposed Cordoba House will be an Islamic community center (not... Join this chit chat
Interested in paying homage to Bavaria’s favorite beverage? We’ve got some tried, tested, and true Oktoberfest advice to ensure your experience runs more smoothly than the... Read more
Translation Tips: “Tired” = “Total Fucking Shit” in French
Typical weekly conversation. Me: Hello! How are you? Worthless French sack of impoliteness: Hi there! I’m fantastic! [insert reason why their life is unbefuckinglievably amazingly... Read more
The Pen Isn’t Mightier: The Decline of Handwriting
My experiences with handwriting lessons in elementary school were frustrating at best, emotionally scarring at worst. It sounds dramatic, but how would you feel if,... Read more
Is the Pope Catholic? Mysteries of the Vatican Explained
Dan Brown’s 2003 novel, The Da Vinci Code, sparked popular interest in the arcane world of the Vatican. In his mystery-detective fiction, Brown revealed fictionalized... Read more
Oktoberfest Survival Guide: Tips for Getting Tipsy in Bavaria
Interested in paying homage to Bavaria’s favorite beverage? We’ve got some tried, tested, and true Oktoberfest advice to ensure your experience runs more smoothly than the... Read more
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