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Culture Archive

Archives for August 2015

Culture
Multiple networks pull TV episodes because of similarities to Virginia shootingsMultiple networks pull TV episodes because of similarities to Virginia shootings
Culture

This isn’t the first time networks have chosen to delay episodes because of current events.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ new clip is short, but the lightsabers are stunningStar Wars: The Force Awakens’ new clip is short, but the lightsabers are stunning
Culture

The new Instagram video packs a dramatic punch.

By Caroline Framke
Almanac
When presidents started wearing pantsWhen presidents started wearing pants
Almanac

A brief history of breeches, and why Colonial Americans loved to show off their calves.

By Phil Edwards
Culture
Bill Hader’s secret comedy weapon: he’s an incredible actorBill Hader’s secret comedy weapon: he’s an incredible actor
Culture

Hader is just as heartbreaking as he is hilarious in IFC’s “Grey Gardens” parody.

By Caroline Framke
Explainers
19 Kids and Counting’s Josh Duggar enters “long-term treatment facility”19 Kids and Counting’s Josh Duggar enters “long-term treatment facility”
Explainers

Here’s everything you need to know about the bizarre allegations surrounding the stars of the TLC reality show.

By Tanya Pai
Explainers
Duke’s Fun Home controversy, explainedDuke’s Fun Home controversy, explained
Explainers

Some freshmen refused to read Alison Bechdel’s award-winning graphic memoir due to its content.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Libby Nelson
Almanac
Why the Wingdings font existsWhy the Wingdings font exists
Almanac

Wingdings — that symbol font on your computer — has a storied legacy both in digital and print.

By Phil Edwards
Explainers
Why so many Christians blame pornography for other sins like adulteryWhy so many Christians blame pornography for other sins like adultery
Explainers

Something Jesus said links the Josh Duggar Ashley Madison scandal and the Duke Fun Home controversy in unexpected ways.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Here Are the Original Shows Netflix Viewers Say They’re WatchingHere Are the Original Shows Netflix Viewers Say They’re Watching
Technology

“Orange,” “House of Cards” and ... “Kimmy Schmidt.” “It’s a miracle!”

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Quentin Tarantino: “Finally, the issue of white supremacy is being talked about”Quentin Tarantino: “Finally, the issue of white supremacy is being talked about”
Culture

The famous director speaks briefly on the issues.

By German Lopez
Culture
One Direction says this isn’t the end. (This is probably the end.)One Direction says this isn’t the end. (This is probably the end.)
Culture

One Direction promises they’re just taking a break. Boy band history says otherwise.

By Caroline Framke
10 things I want to teach my autistic son before he goes to college
Features

It’s my parental responsibility to make sure he can live independently.

By Noel Murray
Almanac
The one where Friends did an hour-long video promoting Windows 95The one where Friends did an hour-long video promoting Windows 95
Almanac

The “cyber sitcom” for Windows 95 was just one of many bad celebrity tech ads.

By Phil Edwards
Explainers
Straight Outta Compton’s misogyny controversy, explainedStraight Outta Compton’s misogyny controversy, explained
Explainers

N.W.A solidified misogyny in rap. Straight Outta Compton left that out.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Sports
The NFL’s hypocritical stance on fantasy football and gamblingThe NFL’s hypocritical stance on fantasy football and gambling
Sports

The league says gambling damages the integrity of the game. But what about daily fantasy?

By Joseph Stromberg