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  1. experiments
    A Marxist Hack to Spice Up Any RelationshipGetting paid for chores is not just for kids.
    By Sarah Miller
  2. new shows
    Chris Gethard Is Finally Returning to TelevisionAnd he’s bringing his favorite up-and-coming comedians with him.
    By Megh Wright
  3. experiments
    I Tried (and Failed) to Do My Hair Like Gentleman JackThe show’s lead stylist gave me a few tips on how they create those ridiculous curls.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  4. vegetables
    Does Kevin Hart Know How an Onion Works? A Vulture InvestigationWe decided to conduct an experiment to find out if onions are, in fact, endless.
    By Megh Wright
  5. experiments
    A Movie’s Popularity Will Determine Ticket Prices at Some Regal Cinemas in 2018Less popular movies and off-peak showtimes will become cheaper, while blockbusters and date nights will get more expensive.
    By Tolly Wright
  6. celebrities know best
    I Took Pregnancy Advice From Famous PeopleBeing pregnant is so confusing. What do you eat? How much do you vomit? Only a celebrity would know the answer.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  7. experiments
    Steven Soderbergh Gives New Details on Upcoming Interactive HBO Project MosaicIt sounds extremely fascinating and extremely complicated.
    By David Canfield
  8. the industry
    AMC Is Hoping You’ll Pay More Money to Watch Shows Live Sans CommercialsEfforts like this could prove essential to the survival of old-school networks.
    By Josef Adalian
  9. swellness
    Lessons From a 4-Day Experiment With Laxative TeasDo laxative teas work? It depends on what you’re going for …
    By Beejoli Shah
  10. experiments
    I Tried to Trick Myself Into Being More ProductiveBut all I wanted to do was read my book and think about Justin Bieber.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  11. experiments
    I Survived My Terrifying Hour in a Sensory-Deprivation TankOnce I stopped freaking out, it felt great!
    By Allison P. Davis
  12. experiments
    The Weirdest Stuff We’ve Tried to Use As Dry ShampooA girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.
    By Jessica Roy
  13. experiments
    I Was a Human Guinea Pig: 6 Self-ExperimentationsFrom “smart” stretch pants to text-message psychotherapy.
  14. experiments
    I Tried Hypnotherapy to Get Over My BreakupI wanted it to be like a spa treatment for my feelings.
    By Julieanne Smolinski
  15. experiments
    My Weekend With Kim Kardashian’s Crazy NailsIs trapping yourself in a nail-prison the ultimate luxury?
    By Jessica Roy
  16. me me me me me
    Behold: My Week of Dangerous Self-IndulgenceHere is what happens when you unchain your id.
    By Julieanne Smolinski
  17. experiments
    What Happens When a Woman Walks Like a Man?Move aside, manspreading. There’s a new microaggression in town.
    By Jessica Roy
  18. David Cross Needs Your Help Distributing ‘Hits,’ and the ‘Mr. Show’ […]David Cross has decided to take a different approach in releasing his directorial debut Hits through a new Kickstarter campaign. The film – […]
    By Megh Wright
  19. experiments
    Can You Train Yourself to Accept Your Body?A wearable device delivered an electric jolt every time I had a negative thought about my appearance. 
    By Allison P. Davis
  20. experiments
    I Tried ‘Vinotherapy,’ aka Bathing in Red Wine“My legs are drunk!” I screamed.
    By Beejoli Shah
  21. experiments
    My Week With a Flip PhoneFeeling very cool with T9 and infinite battery life.
    By Allison P. Davis
  22. experiments
    I Attempted to Train My Waist With a CorsetJust like a Kardashian.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  23. A Barcelona Comedy Club Is Charging Audiences Per Laugh Through Facial […]Well this is weird. BBC News reports that a comedy club in Barcelona called Teatreneu is experimenting with a new way to get more customers to […]
    By Megh Wright
  24. media
    Al Jazeera America Less Than Half As Watched As Network It ReplacedNielsen calls audience “negligible.”
    By Adam Martin
  25. waiting to exhale
    I Took Breathing Classes, and They Were Kind of Worth ItMastering the thing you’ve done automatically since exiting the womb.
    By Allison P. Davis
  26. experiments
    Who Knows What Men Want on OkCupid — Men or Women?I let my friends write me two new profiles, and went on dates with the guys they attracted.
    By Jillian Goodman
  27. experiments
    I Went to an Orgasmic Meditation ClassAnd I didn’t even achieve enlightenment.
    By Aurora Wells
  28. Like Birchbox for Sex Toys: Testing 5 New KitsGet ready for lingerie, lube, and Luna Bars (?!) by mail.
    By Rose Surnow
  29. yeah it’s a diet story
    Madonna’s Diet Is the Hardest I Have Ever TriedCan a woman survive on sea vegetables alone?
    By Rebecca Harrington
  30. experiments
    My Week With Passive Exercise: Losing Weight Without Working Out?Weighted sneakers, ab belts, seaweed wraps, and more.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  31. sexual healing
    How My ‘Sexts’ Became a Work of ArtAlong with Karen Finley, the nineties performance artist, who interpreted them into a painting.
    By Aurora Wells
  32. yeah it’s a diet story
    I Tried Gwyneth Paltrow’s DietTurns out I love raw honey.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  33. experiments
    Steven Soderbergh Is Writing a Novella on TwitterIt’s called Glue.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  34. experiments
    Can Taping Your Face Actually Reduce Wrinkles?Frownies, Furlesse, and the low-tech alternative to Botox as usual.
    By Gina Way
  35. experiments
    My Sloppy, Sad Adventure in ‘Pajama Dressing’After three days, I’ll never wear them again. And no one will even notice.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  36. Corked
    You Can’t Taste Wine Nearly As Well As You ThinkSeveral studies indicate you don’t know what you’re talking about.
    By Hugh Merwin
  37. la vida manti
    I Bought Three Fake Girlfriends on the InternetA week of living like Manti Te’o.
    By Josh Gondelman
  38. adventures in sex
    The Great Spanx Sex ExperimentYou know the slit in the crotch of Spanx? I tried to have sex through it.


    By Julieanne Smolinski
  39. adventures in sex
    I Went to a Tantric Sex Class and All I Got Was Awkward Dry-HumpingOn practicing orgasms with a platonic friend.
    By Rose Surnow
  40. experiments
    Raw Eggs in Milk? Trying Marilyn Monroe’s DietsMarilyn Monroe went on two famous diets. I tried both.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  41. adventures in sex
    Sex With a Fake Hymen“Restore your virginity in five minutes,” the advertisement said.
    By Leah Beckmann
  42. experiments
    Cottage Cheese Mixed With Sour Cream? I Tried the Liz Taylor DietShe liked peanut butter with beef.
    By Rebecca Harrington
  43. Experiments
    New Report: Yogurt Gives Mice Big Balls, Lots of SwaggerJust think what it could do for you.
    By Kara Baskin
  44. Experiments
    Wing-Seeking New Yorkers Liken Boston’s Buffalo Wings to Murder Scenes andOh, and moth balls, too.
    By Kara Baskin
  45. clickables
    Attempt the Flaming Lips’ Latest Musical Experiment, ‘Two Blobs F-cking’Sadly, Blob Fish is not involved.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  46. human behavior
    The Test for Self-awareness in Animals Might Not Be Sensitive EnoughMacaques demonstrate their self-awareness by touching their genitals in a mirror.
    By Nitasha Tiku