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September 16, 2014
Will Britain Lose its Seat on the U.N. Security Council Seat if Scotland Becomes Independent?
British newspapers and politicians alike have claimed that it would
September 12, 2014
No, Scottish Independence Would Not Guarantee Permanent Tory Rule
It’s bad news for Labour and Conservative alike.
September 5, 2014
This Is the Most Diverse Apartment Building in America
And here are the surprising lessons it teaches us about gentrification.
August 29, 2014
Can "Doctor Who" Survive an Older Leading Man?
The new, older doctor who tests the mainstream popularity nerd culture
July 10, 2014
Tim Howard Is Great, But I'll Take Manuel Neuer Any Day
He might not be the flashiest, but the Bayern keeper is quietly leading Germany to victory
July 9, 2014
This Could Still Be the Highest-Scoring World Cup In History
Five goals short of the record, with three more matches to go
July 7, 2014
Germany Must Out-Invent Brutish Brazil: A Bizarre-But-True Semifinal Preview
Unable to rely on muscle–or Neymar–can the hosts survive?
July 3, 2014
France-Germany Preview: Per Mertesacker Has a Cold
The two most complete teams in the World Cup meet in Friday's first quarterfinal
July 2, 2014
Stop Treating Women Like They Don’t Know Anything About Soccer
We're not eye candy for crowd shots. And we know the game every bit as well as men.
July 2, 2014
Chris Wondolowski NOT Missing Easy Shots, in GIFs
Five final, devastating reminders of what might have been
June 30, 2014
James Rodriguez Is the Best Player of This World Cup
Even if Colombia loses, he's already done enough
June 27, 2014
Charts: Messi and RVP are Having Brilliantly Efficient World Cups. Michael Bradley, Not So Much.
Miles run per goal scored, versus most miles run, period
June 26, 2014
Ghana's Bad News Is Good for the USMNT
Hours before their must-win game, Ghana's Sulley Muntari and Kevin Prince-Boateng have been suspended indefinitely.
June 24, 2014
Nervous for U.S. vs. Germany? Wait Until You See These Numbers
But there's some good news too.
June 19, 2014
Wayne Rooney Not Scoring for England, in GIFs
Forty-one goals in international matches, 40 of which were not scored in the World Cup
June 18, 2014
Yes, We Are Witnessing an Historic World Cup
¡Gooool! ¡Gooool! ¡Gooool!
June 17, 2014
The Improbable Goal-Scoring Prowess of Germany's Thomas Muller
Slouchy socks, impeccable timing
June 15, 2014
Germany-Portugal Preview: The Great Team Versus the Great Player?
Portugal has a point to prove and Germany...well, Germany just has a lot of midfielders

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