When They Imagine Clothes For Models, Here’s What Actual Women Would Have To Look Like

A new ad campaign warning of the dangers of anorexia produced these evocative photos of what a real woman would look like if the sketches were representative of real life. The models themselves are Photoshopped but nonetheless are a reminder of the dangers posed by unrealistic expectations of beauty promoted throughout our culture.

Conservation

New Orleans drops old Christmas trees into wetlands by helicopter. They’re helping rebuild the marsh.

Communication

Communication expert explains why people should stop asking ‘does that make sense?’

Culture

A mapmaker split the U.S. randomly into 6 parts and asked people to choose. The arguments for each are fascinating.

Pop Culture

A random woman on the subway went toe-to-toe with Conan O’Brien. Her quick wit had him belly-laughing.