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Culture Archive

Archives for December 2015

Culture
Not everyone celebrates the New Year on January 1. Here’s when other cultures do it.Not everyone celebrates the New Year on January 1. Here’s when other cultures do it.
Culture

Check out these New Year dates around the world, in one chart.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
10 words that explain 201510 words that explain 2015
Culture

Ten words and phrases that played a significant role in some of the biggest stories of the year.

By Tanya Pai
Amy Schumer, Star Wars, and Minions: a 2015 pop culture time capsule
Culture

What will we remember from this year?

By Caroline Framke and Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Our top 10 favorite pop songs of 2015Our top 10 favorite pop songs of 2015
Culture

Featuring Misdemeanor Elliott, Canadian pop stars, and Rihanna.

By Caroline Framke and Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Netflix’s fake New Year’s countdowns trick your kids into an early bedtimeNetflix’s fake New Year’s countdowns trick your kids into an early bedtime
Culture

Start 2016 off right by lying to children.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
2015 and the rise of the introvert party jam2015 and the rise of the introvert party jam
Culture

It was the year we regretted that we didn’t turn down.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Late-night TV is focusing on politics more than ever. Here’s why.Late-night TV is focusing on politics more than ever. Here’s why.
Culture

It’s not just the 2016 election.

By Cory Barker
Culture
President Obama and Jerry Seinfeld get coffee, talk about underwear, cursing, and famePresident Obama and Jerry Seinfeld get coffee, talk about underwear, cursing, and fame
Culture

And Obama made an in-depth comparison of politics and football.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
Bill Cosby free on $1 million bail after sexual assault chargeBill Cosby free on $1 million bail after sexual assault charge
Culture

The first criminal charges against the comedian.

By German Lopez
Culture
Calvin and Hobbes ended 20 years ago. Here’s how it changed everything.Calvin and Hobbes ended 20 years ago. Here’s how it changed everything.
Culture

It and The Far Side both closed up shop in 1995. But their legacies live on.

By Emily St. James
Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations: 10 things you should know
Culture
By Emily St. James, German Lopez and 1 more
Culture
Watch: Aretha Franklin’s magnificent Kennedy Center performanceWatch: Aretha Franklin’s magnificent Kennedy Center performance
Culture

Not even President Obama could keep it together.

By Caroline Framke
The best books we read in 2015
Culture

In a year with countless news stories, TV shows, movies, podcasts, and other books vying for our attention, these 14 titles captured our minds and our imaginations.

By Vox Staff
Culture
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is on pace to become the biggest film of all timeStar Wars: The Force Awakens is on pace to become the biggest film of all time
Culture

It only needs a little over $200 million to pass up Avatar in the US and Canada. It should get it.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Spotify Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Unpaid RoyaltiesSpotify Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Technology

Cracker’s David Lowery leads class-action lawsuit.

By Lizzie Plaugic