Culture
An Oral History of Stretch Armstrong’s Delightful Destructibility
To help get you into the spirit of the season, this week we’re presenting MEL’s 2021 Holiday Toy Catalog! But instead of trying to sell…
When G.I. Joe Taught Us About the Horrors of War
Larry Hama, the writer, artist and creator who gave the world the G.I. Joe comics universe, discusses why he never shied away from telling kids the truth about love, loss and the realities of combat
Elizabeth Holmes’ Abuse Claims Don’t Sit Well With Other Survivors
The disgraced Theranos founder has blamed her corporate fraud on an abusive ex-partner
Furby, International Spy: How the Cute, Cuddly Creature Became a National Security Threat
After a series of preposterous rumors about the Furby’s potential for espionage, several government agencies made waves by deciding to ban the weird owl-hamster creature
