BEG FOR MEAT What's in "natural beef flavor"? Rob Beschizza

books A Dictionary of Modern Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words (1860) Rob Beschizza

drm HP covers printer's USB port with warning sticker to make sure you don't go right ahead and use it Rob Beschizza

fast food Enjoy this video of hotdogs being made from sludge Mark Frauenfelder

tabloids Titanic "curse" and a mad scientist in this week's dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

film criticism The top films of 2023, thus far Greg Nussen

burning man Burning Man's 2023 Black Rock City street names inspired by cryptozoology Jennifer Sandlin

police California police raid home under court orders to kill a 9-year-old girl's pet goat Thom Dunn

new orleans In praise of the muffuletta, a classic New Orleans sandwich Jennifer Sandlin

Food McPlant Nuggets to be tested in German Markets Elías Villoro

kokumi Kokumi: The sixth-ish taste that adds richness and depth to savory foods Andrew Yi

hip hop Hip-hop septuagenarians Pete & Bas know how to party on Christmas Rusty Blazenhoff

Weird Walking Christmas tree caught on surveillance video slashing tires at meat warehouse David Pescovitz

scams Pearl parties: The multi-level marketing scam that just won't die Jennifer Sandlin

privilege Amazing stories about excessive wealth and privilege, inspired by White Lotus Jennifer Sandlin

movies What if The Batman were an MCU film Devin Nealy

art Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with mixed-media meme art Gareth Branwyn

Fighting Beyond Meat? A human nose Jason Weisberger