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Why This Taiwanese Math Teacher is Teaching Calculus on Pornhub

He’s fully clothed. His lessons are safe for work. There’s no “teacher-student plot twist” if you catch our drift. Just one man, in his gray hoodie, teaching honest to goodness math to viewers. On Pornhub. When asked why, he said he didn’t want to teach math on Pornhub. He just wanted to let the world know that he’s a teacher anyone can learn from.  We can’t speak for his math, but as a marketer, this guy’s a genius.

5 Questions to Find the Perfect Cigar for You

[Partner]  The internet is full of good things. Exhibit A: Personalized cigar recommendations from La Aurora’s master blender, customized to your own unique taste, in a matter of clicks. Just take their 5-question quiz. We did. And within 30 seconds. Boom. There we were. Staring at cigar recommendations we couldn’t say “no” to. Especially knowing they’re coming from the guys who have set the standard for premium Dominican cigar craftsmanship since 1903. They also offer sampler packs for when you do know what you want. But still want some variety.  You can shop those right here.

A Brief History of San Francisco’s Most Dangerously Absurd Secret Society

You haven’t heard of this underground club circa late 70s/early 80s in San Fran. But you’re probably familiar with what some of their founding members accomplished later. Burning Man. Fight Club. Yeah, we thought so. They started in San Francisco doing... Well, we’re not sure what to call them. Stunts? Urban adventures? Slightly-illegal-but-fully-understandable performance art?  Read this and decide for yourself.

Marriage Rates are Plummeting, So Why Are Reality Dating Series So Popular?

We’re not sure which is sadder. The fact that marriage is crumbling. Or that reality dating shows are thriving. Okay, it’s not that dark. Once you actually look at the numbers, you’ll realize people are just getting married later in life. But marriage is definitely still a thing. We can’t explain the reality dating shows, though. You’re going to have to draw your own conclusion there.  Love is complicated.

The Mystery of the “Penis Envy” Magic Mushroom Murder

How’s that for a title? Isn’t it just begging to be turned into a 10-part true crime podcast? Here would be our opening voiceover for the intro. [Clears throat.] First of all, you should know “Penis Envy” refers to a type of psychedelic mushroom that has a sort of well-endowed phallic appearance. The kind of shape that might bring on a little jealousy from the guy who’s picking it. Said to be the most potent shroom, the “Penis Envy” is just the tip... of this iceberg of a murder mystery story.  Sorry, we might have taken the whole “Penis Envy” thing too far there.

The Mixer

The highest paid professions in every state. The 25 greatest zombie movies. How to spot counterfeit money like a secret service agent. How to drink vodka, according to a Russian bartender. Keanu Reeves confirming everything we already thought about him. Why B.J. Novak’s face is on product packaging worldwide. Is Bill Murray going to appear in an upcoming Marvel movie? The lady who’s suing Pop-Tarts. The O.G. in Dominican cigars.*

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