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Longform’s Best Sex Stories of 2012
Sex on the Web, during the age of Grindr, and in the Olympic Village—the best sex writing of 2012.
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Genetically Monetized Food
If the food movement really wants to improve the food supply, it needs to follow the money instead of wasting its time on labels.
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She’s Keeping It
My friend got pregnant by a jerk. Can she keep the baby a secret from him?
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And the Loveliest Tree in America Is …
Announcing the winner of Simon Doonan’s holiday tree competition.
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Does Anyone Still Practice the Mayan Religion?
If the world ends Friday, someone should get to take the credit.
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Do You Smell What I Smell?
Eggnog shower gel. Gingerbread-scented nail polish. The holidays have started to reek.
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The Unanswered Questions, 2012 Edition
Why do the rich and famous always sunbathe topless? Plus other bafflers from the Explainer's year-end roundup.
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Shadow of a Doubt
In a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman whose husband believes she lied about the rape that left her pregnant—to hide an affair.
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Unfair Warning
In a live chat, Prudie counsels a woman who received a disturbing message from a colleague’s wife.
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Was Jesus Really Born on Dec. 25?
Or do we celebrate Christmas then because of the pagans?
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You Did Not See Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
I spoiled Santa for a classmate in third grade and have felt guilty about it ever since.
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Making Up for Murder
How do I reach out to a family irrevocably damaged by a member of my own?
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The Original War on Christmas
The short, glorious history of the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving.
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The Roger Williams Code
How a team of scholars decrypted a secret language—and discovered the last known work of the American theologian.
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Angie’s Leg, Sarcastic Rover, and Romney’s Binders
The year in review, as told by Twitter parody accounts.
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Liar vs. Jerk
In a live chat, Prudie offers advice on whether a friend should get involved in an accusation-filled divorce.
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5-Hour Distillery
If good whiskey takes years to mature, how do you start a new brand?
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Bounced From Baby’s Birth
In a live chat, Prudie advises a woman whose husband is furious at being banned from the delivery room.
