Fried bear. Snake over rice. Everything’s fair game at the Roadkill Cook-Off.

The Roadkill Cook-Off put the town of Marlinton, W. Va., on the map, in a state that’s a hearty stew of homey mountain towns.

By Travis M. AndrewsOctober 7, 2024

Galaxy Gas whips up the short-attention-span moment

What to know about Galaxy Gas: new laws, new technology and new social media interest have brought a rush of nitrous oxide into a perpetually bored culture.

By Shane O’NeillOctober 5, 2024

Meet the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners

This year’s list of MacArthur “genius grant” fellows includes author Jason Reynolds and “Reservation Dogs” co-creator Sterlin Harjo.

By Roxanne RobertsOctober 1, 2024

Sports mascots were very dude-coded. Then came Ellie the Elephant.

You can’t ignore the elephant in the room — because she’s twerking, for the WNBA’s New York Liberty.

By Anne BraniginSeptember 22, 2024

Has everyone at work lost their minds?

Complaints of bad behavior and petty sabotage in the office include stolen lunches, spandex office gear and a lack of basic hygiene.

By Janay Kingsberry and Sofia AndradeSeptember 2, 2024

The mythical Mavis Beacon who taught typing to a generation

The new documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” chronicles a quest for the woman who lent her face to the computer game.

By Ashley Fetters MaloyAugust 31, 2024

Is celebrity fandom getting too ‘weird’? Chappell Roan thinks so.

Pop star Chappell Roan is concerned about “creepy behavior” and says she wants privacy from fans. It’s a big ask for any celebrity.

By Sofia Andrade and Janay KingsberryAugust 26, 2024

How Zyn became ‘in’ amid right-wing fervor for nicotine

How did Zyn become a Big Tobacco lifeline, a social media sensation and a culture war symbol? The answer involves Sweden, Chuck Schumer and the “Hawk Tuah Girl.”

By Shane O’NeillAugust 15, 2024

Do we really need deodorant ‘down there’?

Some have welcomed the rise of full-body deodorant, but many are wary given the history of unnecessary feminine hygiene products.

By Ashley Fetters MaloyAugust 8, 2024

Race walking endures at the Olympics, and it’s more hip than you think

Americans didn’t qualify for the race walk in the Paris Olympics — but that’s all the more reason to talk about it.

By Dan ZakAugust 7, 2024

How the Glucose Goddess sweet-talked her way into the American diet

As the “Glucose Goddess,” French influencer Jessie Inchauspé has found a niche in, of all things, promoting blood sugar awareness.

By Ilana KaplanAugust 7, 2024

Is anybody having a better time at the Olympics than these two?

Meet Tiffany and Kalyn from Canada. If there’s an event or a party in Paris to go to, they’re on it. Buckle up, we’re doing the Olympics at 1,000 percent.

By Dan ZakAugust 6, 2024

Color theory for male politicians: Am I a gold, copper or bronze?

From President Biden to JD Vance to Josh Shapiro, this election season has given us an eyeful of the glorious highs and perilous lows of men’s makeup.

By Anne BraniginAugust 5, 2024

How the Montgomery Riverfront brawl sparked an unofficial holiday

With names like “Fade in the Water” and “Day of the Chair,” the Aug. 5 brawl is now an unofficial holiday and national rallying cry among some Black Americans.

By Janay KingsberryAugust 3, 2024

Caesar wraps are always meh. Why is D.C. obsessed with this one?

People are lining up for this chicken Caesar wrap. We had a question: Why?

By Sophia SolanoAugust 2, 2024

Is the Paris Olympics 2024 mascot so weird it works?

Those red blobs at the 2024 Paris Olympics are called “Phryges.” They’re hats. And they’re sparking curiosity.

By Shane O’Neill and Samantha CheryJuly 30, 2024

How Flavor Flav and Maggie Steffens found a new kind of Olympic synergy

The hip-hop legend and Olympic water polo champion had no business being in business. But their agent and manager had a crazy idea.

By Dan ZakJuly 29, 2024

Swifties report for Chiefs training camp. It may never be the same.

The romance between standout tight end Travis Kelce and pop music mega-star Taylor Swift helped to draw a crowd to the Kansas City team’s practice Sunday.

By Annie GowenJuly 28, 2024

Wait, is PowerPoint cool now?

Millennials and Gen Zers are repurposing PowerPoint and other presentation software tools for parties, pickup lines and even persuading parents.

By Janay KingsberryJuly 28, 2024

In Paris, outré vibes as the Olympics begin

What it feels like to enter the high-security realm of the 2024 Paris Games and take in the world’s latest attempt at goodwill.

By Dan ZakJuly 26, 2024