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The slowest-spreading celebrity rumors

From The Onion, celebrity gossip that doesn’t stick.

Why don’t we know more about Iraq?

The fifth and final post over at Powell’s — if you can only read one post from the week, read this one. I’d love to get some communal thinking going on this issue. If you have thoughts, please email me or post a comment.

What do you do when the rat isn’t gross enough anymore?

Today’s post on Powell’s asks the question that’s been on the lips of so many people, for so long: What do you do when your giant inflatable rat just doesn’t inspire the same feelings of revulsion that it used to?

Wednesday at Powell’s

Our guest-blog post over at Powell’s books today asks the question: Can a billboard be too scary?

We also discuss sticky & non-sticky terror-preparation tips. Hope you enjoy.

Do people really oppose the cervical cancer vaccine?

We’re guest blogging on the Powell’s Books website this week. We’re thrilled to be working with Powell’s — they’re such a great supporter of books and authors.

The question posed by the first entry at Powell’s: Are there really a lot of people who oppose the cervical cancer vaccine for moral reasons? Or have we let a sticky idea get the better of us?