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Margarita Noriega

Margarita Noriega

Former Shortform Editor

    Latest articles by Margarita Noriega

    Media
    Naomi Campbell’s #FreeTheNipple photo couldn’t survive Instagram’s silly nudity rulesNaomi Campbell’s #FreeTheNipple photo couldn’t survive Instagram’s silly nudity rules
    Media

    It’s way easier to #FreeTheNipple on Twitter than Instagram, but an iconic supermodel might be able to pull it off.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Books
    Judy Blume’s advice on puberty, parenting, and writingJudy Blume’s advice on puberty, parenting, and writing
    Books

    Blume approached the awkward fragility of puberty with grace and humor.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Culture
    B.B. King’s legacy celebrated on what would have been his 90th birthdayB.B. King’s legacy celebrated on what would have been his 90th birthday
    Culture

    September 16 marks the legendary musician’s birthday.

    By Margarita Noriega
    archives
    The beloved vintage Spitfire aircraft keeps finding new generations to inspireThe beloved vintage Spitfire aircraft keeps finding new generations to inspire
    archives

    The Spitfire plane, best known for its role in World War II, is an inspiration to writers, princes, and social media fans.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Personal Finance
    9 charts that show how Americans really spend money9 charts that show how Americans really spend money
    Personal Finance

    Compare US spending by income with our interactive charts.

    By Margarita Noriega and Soo Oh
    Health Care
    4 powerful facts about PTSD from war correspondent Sebastian Junger4 powerful facts about PTSD from war correspondent Sebastian Junger
    Health Care

    Fact: Some people naturally carry amino acids that help them cope with stress.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Technology
    Apple’s iPad Pro demo stirred an outcry after a model’s face was edited to smileApple’s iPad Pro demo stirred an outcry after a model’s face was edited to smile
    Technology

    Changing a woman’s straight face into to a smiling one was seen by some commenters as an act of male entitlement and sexism.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Technology
    Apple announces new iPad Pro, iPad Mini sticks aroundApple announces new iPad Pro, iPad Mini sticks around
    Technology

    The powerful new iPad Pro is built for multitasking and the mobile worker lifestyle.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Personal Finance
    It’s time to kill the myth that millennials don’t buy thingsIt’s time to kill the myth that millennials don’t buy things
    Personal Finance

    The average 30-year-old American spends less total cash than a 44-year-old, but a larger portion of their total income.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Technology
    Japan Just Created a Google Street View for CatsJapan Just Created a Google Street View for Cats
    Technology

    Truly nothing is im-paw-ssible.

    By Margarita Noriega