The Gist

Does Your Face Need a Workout?

I’m not raising my eyebrows maniacally, I’m *exercising.*

A face of stone.

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On today’s Gist, is Sen. John McCain really the greatest political leader of all time?

Have you heard of face gyms? Beauty gurus are rushing to recommend exercises for the forehead, chin, and cheeks to look younger and healthier. Our expert bullshitologist Maria Konnikova is here to scrutinize the case for facial toning. Konnikova is a contributor to the New Yorker and the author of The Confidence Game.

In the Spiel, Salena Zito’s populist divining rod.

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