July 03, 2014
On the eve of America’s entrance into World War II, the U.S. military wanted to ensure its men got along across the pond without too many “boners.”
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On the eve of America’s entrance into World War II, the U.S. military wanted to ensure its men got along across the pond without too many “boners.”
Read MoreMark Twain, Barbara Ehrenreich, Christopher Hitchens and David Foster Wallace on what it means to love your country.
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Read More50 of our most-loved (and most-anticipated) books to read this summer, no matter where the season takes you.
Read MoreHow much truth is there behind the reading habits on Orange is the New Black?
Read MoreDuring a decade in prison, Spike missed the memo that punk had died. Now he's out, reviving his band and playing shows in Tompkins Square Park like CBGB never closed down.
Read MoreAdd these literary magazines to your summer (and fall, and winter, and spring) reading lists.
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