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When it comes to paying comic book writers, Marvel is the real villain

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most profitable film franchise in history, but the suits behind your favorite superheroes are greedy when it comes to paying the writers who come up with its stories. Multiple sources told The Guardian that when…

Mic · Aug 10, 2021

Why is the DOJ going so easy on the Capitol rioters? A federal judge wants to know

When Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, they racked up quite the bill. From covering architectural repairs to the costs of bringing in police and the National Guard, the tab was in the millions. With that in mind, you might think…

Mic · Aug 10, 2021

What is phubbing? Why some people stare at their phones at parties

Recently, I was at a dinner party (with other vaccinated people, mind you) and I noticed that some of them were spending a lot of time on their phones instead of in conversation. I was perplexed. We have been waiting for actual years to be in the…

Mic · Aug 10, 2021

This Is Why Dudes Love Morning Sex, Survey Confirms

There are a few perks to being an early morning riser: the first glimpse of the sun, a longer shower, spare time to perfect your breakfast burrito. If you're a guy, you can add morning sex to that list. The survey: According to a survey of 2,300…

Mic · Aug 10, 2021

Viewer trust in Fox News has actually gone up this year

CNN might like to advertise itself as "the most trusted name in news," but when it comes down to it, the centrist cable network's chief rightward rival is better positioned to actually lay claim to that bragging right. According to a new survey…

Mic · Aug 9, 2021

This fake website shows how depressingly easy it is to convince anti-vaxxers of almost anything

The anti-vaccine community, the people who are decidedly opposed to vaccines because of misinformation and conspiracy theories, are often looking for signs that they are being oppressed or discriminated against. That's how we end up with people like…

Mic · Aug 9, 2021

Give the ‘Jeopardy’ job to literally anyone other than that boring white man

Mike Richards has finally spoken — but without really saying anything. In a memo to staff, the executive producer of Jeopardy! addressed the controversy that has swirled around him since last week’s reports that he had become a frontrunner for the…

Mic · Aug 9, 2021

Could rat-tickling hold the secrets to our wellbeing?

Living with little to no physical contact during the pandemic has reminded many of us of just how much we need it. As it turns out, another member of the animal kingdom — one most fondly known to occasionally haul a slice of pizza down the steps of…

Mic · Aug 9, 2021

The largest employer on Earth is making COVID vaccines mandatory

Members of the United States Armed Forces have just over one month to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a new Defense Department policy announced by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday. The rule comes after months of speculation over…

Mic · Aug 9, 2021

Of course DaBaby deleted his half-assed apology to the LGBTQ community

When someone shows you who they are, believe them. A week after posting an apology to the LGBTQ community for his hateful comments at Rolling Loud Miami, DaBaby backtracked and deleted the post from his Instagram page with no explanation. Honestly,…

Mic · Aug 9, 2021