The Man Who Wants to Shoot Islamist Terrorists Straight to Hell With Pork Bullets
An interview with Brendan Hill, a Tea Party conservative in Idaho and creator of the pork-tipped bullet meant to deter jihadi terrorists.
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Sites We Like
Four destinations across the Web that Pacific Standard staffers find themselves returning to again and again.
Why You Keep Losing at Slot Machines
Canadian researchers report that the music and sound effects of slot machines help convey the illusion that you are winning.
The Strange, Sustaining Power of Civil War Reenactments
With 200,000 people expected to flock to Gettysburg for the 150th anniversary of the battle, Civil War reenactments still appear to be going strong.
Egypt’s Sexual Violence Epidemic
A string of attacks on women "highlight the failure of government and all political parties," according to a Human Rights Watch statement.
Radical Activism and the Future of Animal Rights
The most extreme activists have set aside the goal of helping animals to live better lives in order to attack those who do not join them in dreaming an impossible dream.
The Importance of Kissing Beyond the Beginning
Mindful smooching—and not naughty sex toys—could be the answer to barring boredom from the bedroom.
The Most Hated American Soccer Team Plays in Germany
A tiny village team is now playing in the top level of German soccer—and nobody is happy about it.
Soap Operas Can Save the World
Melodramas promoting literacy and family planning? Tune in next week.