Culture
The Invention of the Weekend
The two-day weekend is barely a century old, born from factory strikes, religious bargains, and one automaker's radical bet. Now the gig economy is quietly dismantling it.
Casey Cooper·
Culture
Trending
Gen Z Can't Stop Romanticizing 2016. Here's What That's Really About.
A TikTok nostalgia wave is turning 2016 into a golden age. For a generation that grew up during pandemic and crisis, the appeal makes painful sense.
Morgan Wells·
Culture
The Year of the Fire Horse: Why 2026 Has Some in Japan Worried
In 1966, Japan's birth rate plummeted 25% because of a centuries-old superstition about women born in Fire Horse years. As 2026 begins another such year, will history repeat?
Casey Cooper·
Culture
The Entertainment Reset: What to Watch in 2026 and Why It Matters
Peak TV may have peaked, but 2026 brings revivals, reboots, and a Hollywood reckoning with post-strike realities. Here's what's actually worth your time.
Morgan Wells·
History
How Coffee Fueled the Enlightenment
Before coffee reached Europe, the most common breakfast drink was beer. The switch from depressant to stimulant may have changed history.
Casey Cooper·
Culture
The Unexpected Return of Mall Culture
Gen Z is rediscovering shopping malls, not for shopping but for socializing. The 'dead mall' narrative is being rewritten as developers adapt to what young people actually want.
Morgan Wells·