David Whelan
Salt Has Become a Political Tool in the UK
A report published in the British Medical Journal says that UK salt consumption is higher than ever before, due to policy changes of the coalition government.
Why Are Sex Dolls So Popular with Men in China?
"The best sex dolls are a modern day work of art," says the owner of one of China's biggest manufacturers of silicone dolls. "She can satisfy our heart's most tender dreams and desires."
What It's Like Recovering from a Suicide Attempt
More people below the age of 35 die from suicide in the UK than any other reason. This is what it's like to reach a point where death seems like the only rational option, but also how the experience can be a catalyst for recovery.
What It's Like Recovering from a Suicide Attempt
More people below the age of 35 die from suicide in the UK than any other reason. This is what it's like to reach a point where death seems like the only rational option, but also how the experience can be a catalyst for recovery.
I Played ‘Bloodborne’ for 24 Hours Straight
I spent a whole day in the company of gaming's newest nightmare, and really, really loved dying over and over again.
India Is Being Overtaken by Armies of Defiant Monkeys
From getting shitfaced on stolen whiskey to attacking politicians and stealing files from government headquarters, India's monkeys have gone bananas.
The Harry Potter Fan Fiction Author Who Wants to Make Everyone a Little More Rational
"Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality," by AI specialist Eliezer Yudkowsky, has commanded a sprawling, cult-like international fan base thanks to its message of rational thinking.
How Elite Advertisers Shaped British Politics
The way the UK understands and relates to political parties during election time has been controlled by the creative elite for the last 40 years.
Anthropologist David Graeber Explains Why Dead-End Jobs Exist
His latest book, 'The Utopia of Rules,' is an attack on capitalism's love affair with bureaucracy
The Horror of Growing Up
The real monsters in modern, independent horror movies aren't ghosts or demons—they're other human beings. Is scare cinema growing up?
What I've Learned From Being a Sunday League Football Manager
There are things about life you can only learn when you've been scythed to the ground by a Johnny Vegas lookalike in neon pink boots.
Why Speed-Running Is the Greatest Thing About Gaming
Watching grown adults—often blindfolded—rush through my favorite computer games is a thrill like no other.