There is a sheep. Lost in Omaha. Wearing a Christmas sweater.
Small Talk
How a Cartoon Mouse Solved a Century-Old Mystery
Anna Sale tells us about a big discovery one Hungarian art historian made while watching the 1999 kids' movie, "Stuart Little."
Everything You Know About Van Gogh Is Wrong
At least the part about him shooting himself. Maybe. The Paris Review's Sadie Stein explains.
Unless You’re Dumbo, Disney Is a No-Fly
A provision slipped into a Congressional appropriations bill designated the two US Disney theme parks as "national defense airspace."
Soon You Might Be Able to Go Inside a Horror Movie
If going inside a hyper-realistic, immerse virtual reality horror film is your idea of a fun time - and you happen to own an Oculus Rift - there's a project you may want to support.
Taylor Swift Moves Static
Taylor Swift has the pop star wattage to sell anything, it seems. Even eight seconds of static, released by glitch, which hit Number One on Canada's iTunes charts.
A Penny for your Laughs?
Erin McCann, assistant editor of The Guardian, tells us about an innovative pricing method at a Spanish comedy club: it's pay-per-smile.
The New Buzz-Perk: PREcation
A signing-bonus style perk for new hires encourages an employee-to-be to take time off work before they even start working.
Immunity May Not Apply to Parking Meters
The Wall Street Journal reports that diplomats from around the world owe New York City over $16 Million in unpaid parking tickets.
‘Smellmaps’ Engage Noses in Urban Exploration
British artist Kate McLean creates maps of world cities based on how they smell, block to block.