Why ancient Romans like Cicero saw gladiators as enemies of the republic
Marcus Tullius Cicero used gladiators’ physiques not to celebrate the republic’s valiant heroes, but to deride their bloated muscles as the embodiment of amoral tyranny.
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Why high-speed rail conquered the world everywhere except the U.S.
In the past decade, a dizzying diversity of countries have joined the bullet train community. What's holding the U.S. back?
What you need to know about the dark side of AI marketing
The prevalence of AI-powered beauty filters on social media, for instance, can foster unrealistic ideals and trigger depression.
New Starbucks store lets you observe a North Korean village from South Korea
Customers have to pass a military checkpoint before entering the observatory at Aegibong Peace Ecopark, which is less than a mile from North Korean territory.
Why a Sephora advent calendar went viral for all the wrong reasons
Unboxing advent calendars is popular on YouTube and TikTok, but Sephora's Beauty Insider advent calendar backfired on the brand.
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Calling Elon Musk: This 30-pound marble MAGA hat costs $48,000
Artist Robin Antar records pop culture in white Carrara marble. The hat is part of a series called 'What's going on in America now.'
This unsung form of public transportation is finally getting its due
Gondolas are frequent, fast, and reliable. And now they're popping up in cities across the world.
Black Friday doesn’t have to be an environmental disaster. These 5 brands are doing things differently
Black Friday is an environmental catastrophe. These brands offer alternative approaches.
Airlines redesigned the way you choose your seat—and raked in $12.4 billion in the process
A new Senate report accuses airlines of designing their flight booking process to charge customers more fees. Now they're in the hot seat.
The deliciously imperfect Sriracha Display was made with the real chili sauce—and it brings the heat
Andrey Azizov, the designer behind Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” title card, just turned Sriracha into a font.
Thom Browne wins in Adidas trademark battle over stripe pattern
Thom Browne sees his win over Adidas as a precedent that protects the ability of designers to execute their own vision.
Want to upgrade someone’s daily routine? These bed and bath gifts have you covered
Our experts have your gift-giving needs covered, with items to cozy up a bedroom or level up a skincare routine.
Zoom just rebranded itself to Zoom
Zoom just dropped 'video' from its official name, and it’s a subtle change that's a big tell about where the company is headed.
Cameo introduces new gen AI search to help you find the perfect celeb for your message
With 50,000 celebs on the platform, Cameo's AI search shows how services are using GenAI to solve UX pain points—even if the tech doesn't live up to its promise.
These are the best garden gifts for the green thumb in your life
Whether the person you're shopping for is a patio dinner host or someone who isn't afraid to get dirty, these gifts will elevate their outdoor space.
Why Idaho election officials are making voting ballots visible to anyone
This is quite literally what democracy looks like.
A new book offers a rare glimpse into Odd Future’s early years
Brick Stowell spent years photographing the landmark music group Odd Future. Now, he’s sharing the intimate images for the first time.
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Telfar’s ‘shmedium’ bag gives fans a new size to add to their collection
The cult brand’s cheekily named ‘shmedium’ bag (smaller than a medium but larger than a small) drops the same week the label opened its flagship store in New York.
End of an era: the last tenant that gave this NYC ‘hood its name is moving out
The butchers that remain in the Meatpacking District will soon leave a neighborhood that has been transformed with high-end boutiques.
These 24 chef-approved kitchen gifts will improve the life of any home cook or baker
Whether the person you’re shopping for is a pro pasta maker or an amateur bread baker, these gifts can help sharpen their skills and improve their space.
That emotional new Volvo commercial isn’t ‘pro-family.’ It’s just advertising
Brands have always tapped into the emotional currents of raising a family. And Volvo's new ad is no different.
Schwan’s, the iconic American food delivery service, shut down. How much was its new name to blame?
In 2022, Schwan’s, the iconic American food delivery service, rebranded as Yelloh. Two years later, the company shuttered its business.
You need a Black Friday game plan. Here are 5 ways to ensure you buy exactly what you need
Black Friday returns are an environmental catastrophe. Consider this your guide to shopping more consciously.
13 gift ideas to help breathe new life into anyone’s living room
Whether you’re shopping for a binge-watcher or a board game fanatic, these gifts will make the recipient loath to leave their couch.
AirPods that never need charging? These researchers just found a way to use your body as a charger
A new Power-over-Skin technology invented at Carnegie Mellon University could change the way we charge our wearables.
