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The History of the Irish Hating U2

Dublin’s hometown band has often had a hard time in their home country. Sometimes it’s because they’re too famous. Other times, it’s a lot more complicated.

The Bizarrely ‘Sexy’ History of Game Boy Ads

Sex sells — even when it comes to ‘Tetris’

Anytime, Anywhere: The Growing Appeal of the Free-Use Fetish

In a free-use fantasy, partners can have sex with each other whenever they want, no holds barred. But in reality, freedom is anything but free.

Craig Finn Looks Back at a Year in Lockdown

The Hold Steady frontman reflects on staying sane during COVID, deciding not to be a father and why his band’s new album is the rock ‘n’ roll we need right now