Orson Fortune and the Joy of Ludicrous Movie Character Names
From Scut Farkus and Santanico Pandemonium to Verbal Kint and Jar Jar Binks
Inside New York's Mission to Add One Billion Oysters to Its Harbor by 2035
A shell pile grows on Governor's Island
Alec Baldwin Has Opinions on Workplace Safety
The actor weighed in on Instagram about an altercation between a former NFL player and an airport employee. Maybe he should delete the app instead.
Google Admits Its Mind-Blowing Text-to-Image AI Is Endlessly Problematic
The tech company's Imagen application promises photorealistic image creation of whatever you type, making it ripe for abuse
The NFL Is Finally Considering Cutting the Pro Bowl. They Should.
Pro football does not translate to a boring exhibition game that no one watches or cares about — even the players
We’ve Never Been This Close to Treating Extreme Hair Loss Before
An experimental new pill might've finally cracked the code on hair regrowth
Ricky Gervais Has Some Pretty Vile Things to Say About Trans People in His New Special
The comedian's new special is full of transphobic jokes
Tennessee College QB Signs First-Ever NIL Deal to Support Political Candidate
University of Tennessee-Martin quarterback Dresser Winn is endorsing Colin Johnson for District Attorney General
Laura Dern and Sam Neill’s Age Gap Is Patriarchal, Irrelevant and Timeless All at Once
The "Jurassic Park" stars recently opened up about a 20-year age difference that seemed "completely appropriate" 30 years ago
Why Is Rookie Adley Rutschman Wearing Hall-of-Fame Oriole Mike Mussina's Number?
The answer involving Mussina, who pitched for the New York Yankees after a decade with the O's, might surprise you
On the Frontlines of the Battle for Better Working Conditions in Minor League Baseball
For generations, MLB has operated as a monopoly, with players in its development league paying the price. Now, with adamant advocates and powerful politicos on their side, those most exploited by the system are hitting back.
In Defense of the Unsentimental “SNL” Farewell
Some cast members got tears and speeches. Others left without a word. Is there a happy medium?
Why Do All Books Suddenly Look the Same?
The ubiquitous “blob” cover is a combination of content, design and, yes, clickability
Apparently There Is a Thriving, Terrifying Black Market for Spiders
Another threat to global biodiversity: online sales of arachnids
Why Internet Users Are Putting Hangers on Their Heads…Again
The "Hanger Challenge" purportedly induces a head reflex, so we tried it
This Is the Best City and State If You Want to Retire Early
A new study suggests there's one particular Southwest region that offers an ideal mix of livability and affordability