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Holiday Photos That Went Spectacularly Wrong

Holiday photos gone wrong! A family portrait that ended up in a Prague shop window, a prank with a fictional household, and a baby photo shoot that became a tradition.

The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh [Book Review]

One beach wedding, one arrest, and twelve years of silence. The One Day You Were My Husband is more emotional than mysterious, and I wanted the mystery to move a little faster.

Drunk History is Back with Lisa Gilroy: Frances Perkins, FDR, and the 40-Hour Week

You may not know Frances Perkins’ name, but your 40-hour workweek, minimum wage, and Social Security certainly do. Learn more in a brand-new edition of Drunk History!

The Plunge by Lila Raicek [Book Review]

The scenery is gorgeous, the relationships are a disaster, and everyone could probably use a long nap and a TED Talk on boundaries. Welcome to The Plunge.

I Heard The Verve’s Sonnet Again, And I Can’t Stop Listening

"Sonnet" may not be The Verve’s most famous song, but nearly 30 years later, it might be one of their most enduring. Here’s the story behind the Urban Hymns favorite that barely made it as a single.

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Could You Live in a Town Manufactured by Walmart?

Could You Live in a Town Manufactured by Walmart?

Arkansas is one of the poorest states in the country. But Bentonville has a world-class art museum, mountain bike trails, and expensive mansions. Would you live in a town built by Walmart?

Brain Damage by Freida McFadden [Book Review]

Brain Damage by Freida McFadden [Book Review]

Some marriages have red flags. This one had an actual bullet. Freida McFadden's Brain Damage asks what happens when the person hunting you might be the one you trust most.