As a young man I could not believe that people could give their lives over to those conditions. As an old man, I still can't believe it. what do you mean like going to work? What do they do it for? Sex? what no that's not why people go to work and you know it TV? i mean that's not the primary reason An automobile on monthly payments? Or children? yes obviously that is why most people go to their jobs is to pay their bills and also feed their families Children who are just going to do the same things that they did? are you honestly asking me to explain the circle of life to you right now “Hey, the boss can come in here at any moment and lay all of us off, just like that, don’t you realize that?” yes we all realize that

A recap of Magic Mike XXL, a most excellent movie.

Some of the latest news on this week's spate of black-church burnings.

"Imagine a world with only eggs, only potential, only glue and meringue. Delicious, unless you crave chicken."

Delilah Saunders on her sister Loretta, one of Canada's MMIW.

The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

Kathleen Cooper tells the story of King George I, "Water Music," and the grand picnic concert he commissioned for a memorable party on the Thames.

What books for babies do you love? This is Nicole's favourite.

Who else but the Fug Girls could write this?

WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT.

The Less Magic Kingdom's AP history class learns about King Agnarr of Arendelle and the rise and reign of his famous daughter, Elsa the Philosopher Queen.

A brief list of some of my favorite current slang.

Not really any reason to put all these paintings together, I guess, but I liked them anyway.

The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.

Lilian Min on navigating the aesthetic and cultural boundaries of "ugly food."