On the social, political, psychological, philosophical, and interpersonal implications of foot-flushing.

Unable to handle marijuana, Tawni Freeland simultaneously wonders if she has to pee and lies to a Las Vegas police officer.

Novelist Kris Saknussemm talks about his latest book and how working with the mentally ill made him realize mental health is an hallucination.

Andrew Johnson gets a square brain from watching too much Controversial TV, and tries to work out if he’s a conspiracy nut or not.

Ominous rumblings from China’s engine room.

David Goodwillie discusses his debut novel, American Subversive, and the roots of his interest in domestic terrorism.

A series of terrifying true ghost stories.

Is talent the most important thing?

In December of 2009, Jeremy Resnick and his girlfriend moved to Brazil for three months for her job. As these excerpts from his journal illustrate, in Sao Paulo Jeremy has discovered a glorious, vibrant city in which to nurture his anxiety and paranoia.