Ages 40 and Under, Ranked

Tom Scocca · 07/31/14 01:42PM

Most ages are pretty good ages to be. But some ages are better than others.

The 50 Most Forgettable States

Hamilton Nolan · 01/24/14 02:20PM

Some states are important. Some states are not. Some states are memorable, and some are easily forgotten. Which states are the least memorable states of all? In order of forgettableness:

The 24 Most Amazing YouTube Videos of 1955 (or Any Year)

Charles Simic · 12/19/13 11:55AM

On Tuesday, former U.S. poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Charles Simic wrote on the New York Review of Books' web site about the pleasures of reliving his youthful experiences through the music and movies he could find on YouTube. When Gawker editor John Cook wrote to compliment him on the piece, Simic responded with the email reproduced (with YouTube links added) below. It is published with Simic's permission.

Christmas Trees, Ranked

Ken Layne · 12/05/13 02:38PM

1. Sustainably farmed regional tree purchased from non-profit organization's neighborhood lot employing ex-convicts and ex-addicts, with tree then placed in a street-facing window to contribute seasonal cheer and finally turned over for wood-chipping and distribution at playgrounds and community gardens.

Pies, Ranked

Hamilton Nolan · 11/25/13 04:00PM

Thanksgiving is coming, blah blah blah. Let's cut the bullshit: it's pie week. Better choose wisely.