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August 1, 2014

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Toast Points For The Week of August 1st

by Mallory Ortberg · August 1, 2014
This week's Toast Points.
science

Scientists’ Never-Ending Quest To Torment Mice Continues Apace

by Mallory Ortberg · August 1, 2014
Scientists will never stop until every mice in existence has been horribly and slowly tortured to death.
Advice

Introducing “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Advice From Poetry

by Marika Prokosh · August 1, 2014
A new advice column, in which the wisdom dispensed is derived from glorious works of poetry.

More by Marika Prokosh

  • “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Finding Your Way in the World

  • “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Showing Yourself Kindness

  • “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Creating Art in Small Spaces

  • “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Finding a Different Story

Humor

The Only New Yorker Longreads Guide That Still Matters

by Christopher Currie · August 1, 2014
These are not real New Yorker longreads.
Meta

Cocktail Hour: Open Thread

by The Bartender · August 1, 2014
The Toast's weekly Friday open thread, hosted by The Bartender.
Link Roundup

Link Roundup!

by Nicole Cliffe · August 1, 2014
The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup!

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Hey Ladies: We Wrote a Book!
Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market,” As I Understand It
Lord Byron’s “Fare Thee Well,” or “I Just Think It’s Funny How”
Questions I Have Asked During The Only Episode Of Doctor Who I Have Ever Seen Until My Friend Said “Okay, Mallory, Why Don’t You Write Your Questions Down And Ask Them All After We’re Done Watching?”
Joan Didion and Anna Wintour: Best Friends Forever
So, How Have You Been Keeping Busy? A Post-Toast Analysis

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