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The Smart Car hits the street of America this winter. World travelers out there will probably recognize the mini-vehicle from the streets of Europe, where they can be found navigating narrow alleyways and parking in small spaces. Minuscule cars are … Read More

New York magazine examines the psychological traumas of growing up wealthy, and profiles the therapists who try to keep ultra-rich kids from becoming Paris Hilton. You see, it's good that you never rode a private jet to school…. of course … Read More

An alcoholic who died after giving himself a sherry enema has won the 2007 Darwin Award. The Darwin Awards commemorate those who improve the gene pool by accidentally removing themselves from it. Runners-up include: Eighth Place: In Detroit, a 41-year-old … Read More

Riddle me this: What do you think would happen if the Center for American Women in Politics attempted to take out an ad in Ms. magazine featuring three female senators? Say they chose photos of Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinstein, and … Read More

Take a look at these photos from a recent public art installation in Beirut, along with some commentary on the project, courtesy of the Wooster Collective.   "In post conflictual countries like Lebanon, the public sphere was condemned to death … Read More

When I was coming home from the Jewcy office today, a bunch of African-American guys stood in the subway station, wearing long white robes – a bizarre visual image considering the historical association of such garments – and carrying books with golden Stars of David on … Read More

They can be hilarious, vulgar, sometimes inconceivable but always carrying a sub-textual message as revealing, often more so, than the message itself. Viral emails – missives containing salaciously alluring information or images that practically force recipients to forward copies along … Read More