Welcome to DSC Original Content’s biweekly podcast, where we explain a weird, tricky or surprising subject in mere minutes. In this edition, discover all the islands that are overrun with adorable animals (and some not so adorable); find out why part of a desert in Turkmenistan has...
Every now and then, even the staunchest home-bathroom-only poopers will find themselves using the facilities in unfamiliar — even hostile — territory. Regardless of your feelings on the issue, keeping your impending dump from innocent eyes, ears and noses can be a tricky situation. So to help you navigate the intricacies...
Relationship counselors might tell you, in comforting tones, that it’s natural for passion to fade over time, and that it’s slowly replaced with things like comfort and trust and emotional intimacy. That’s great and all, but what happens if what you really need right now is sex?...
Have you ever wondered if you can rid yourself of a cold in a single day by consuming copious amounts of vitamin C? Us too. The unfortunate answer, according to Liz Weinandy, resident dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is probably not—your body won’t...
Don’t have piles of money to invest? Lacking the time to constantly scan the stock exchange? Just want to be able to afford to live? This is the finance guide for you, fellow regular human. … The Woman Mathilda, Los Angeles, CA Age: 36 Occupation: Senior packaging...
Welcome to DSC Original Content’s biweekly podcast, where we explain a weird, tricky or surprising subject in mere minutes. In this edition, discover how we’ll turn ourselves into superhumans within the next 100 years; learn the (depressing) reason we’re all destined to get taller and thinner; and...
For most of the world, the symbol most associated with America isn’t the bald eagle, George Washington or even the stars and stripes—it’s the hamburger and fries. But how much has this simple meal — a ground-beef sandwich with fried potatoes — changed since its glory days of the 1950s? Let’s...
Potty Talk is a one-panel comic about the funny thoughts, observations and fears men have in the bathroom. This week’s is from illustrator Burton Durand. Check out his Instagram here.
The ring floor beneath my bare feet is warm. The man I only know as Korn smiles and holds the ring ropes open for me. I clumsily step through them onto the blue mat. There are no walls where Korn works—Master Toddy’s Muay Thai Academy—only a corrugated...
Welcome to DSC Original Content’s biweekly podcast, where we explain a weird, tricky or surprising subject in mere minutes. In this edition, discover how it’s possible to steal the Mona Lisa once, but sell it six times; find out what “the man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge”...
Welcome to DSC Original Content’s biweekly podcast, where we explain a weird, tricky or surprising subject in mere minutes. In this edition, discover why drunk sleep leaves you feeling exhausted; learn what’s causing that thumping headache; and find out the reason for those dispiriting hangover blues.
Pooping at work can be daunting for many reasons—no one likes the thought of their coworkers either hearing or smelling their bathroom activities (unless they really hate their coworkers). That work toilet is also never going to be as comfortable as your throne at home. So the...
