Sex You'll never guess what app teens use for sexting these days Xeni Jardin

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mistakes Tempe Tavern describes underage drinking bust as "our 9/11" Rob Beschizza

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capybara The San Diego Zoo's tapir makes some new capybara friends Jennifer Sandlin

crime In 1950, a Los Angeles magician hypnotized teens for a twisted school sex ring Ellsworth Toohey

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crime 911 tape: Lauren Boebert's sex offender husband threatens neighbors Rob Beschizza

songwriting Listen to "Doublemeat Palace," a great song about the worst episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Thom Dunn

Exclusive excerpt of three new Christmas Ghost Stories by Seth Mark Frauenfelder

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guns A fascinating computer analysis of the linguistic context around the 2nd Amendment Thom Dunn

Games Terminal Phase: side-scrolling shooter in the terminal Rob Beschizza

youtube After viral Youtube denunciations, Germany's establishment parties falter — so the ruling party's leader faxed her colleagues demanding action Cory Doctorow

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