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Does Jon Stewart Matter?

A new type of dryer is presented on the hair fashion show in London. About 1935. Photograph.

The Cult Of The New Is Why Everything Feels So Old

Hoodie Addiction Is Real And Also Not My Fault

Fans of the Michigan State Spartans write ''state'' on their chests during a game against the Southern California Trojans at the Rose in Pasadena, California. Michigan State won the game 20-17.

Can I Stop Caring About My College Team?

Pop Culture Is Good For Your Children

Walnuts In Baked Goods: The Right Move, Or An Act Of War?

One Last Halloween In The Candy Trenches

NEW YORK, USA, September 11: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain falls to the court at match point as he celebrates his victory against Casper Ruud of Norway in the Men's Singles Final match on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2022 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 11th 2022 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Does Jon Stewart Matter?

The Cult Of The New Is Why Everything Feels So Old

Hoodie Addiction Is Real And Also Not My Fault

Can I Stop Caring About My College Team?

Pop Culture Is Good For Your Children

Walnuts In Baked Goods: The Right Move, Or An Act Of War?

One Last Halloween In The Candy Trenches

What Is The Most Physically Exhausting Sport?

We Must Protect Soccer From Grubby Rule-Mongers

I Know Exactly What Kind Of Professional Wrestler I Would Be

We Must Give The NBA Finals A Better Name

Eric Adams Is Unfortunately A Comic Genius

A 40-Team NFL Is A Terrible Idea That I’d Absolutely Live With

The Upside Of Insomnia