Hamilton Nolan · 12/01/14 05:48PM

There exists a niche market of wealthy split-up couples with joint custody of a pet who fly their pets back and forth on private jets, alone. "One such former couple pays about $50,000 per trip to fly their dog from Los Angeles to New York every other month."

Watch Two Japanese Women Fry Shrimp With a "Cooking Detonation" Cannon

Jay Hathaway · 12/01/14 04:25PM

This may not be the most efficient method of preparing shrimp, but it's definitely the most explodey. The double-barrel "cooking detonation velocity" cannon propels prawns through jets of egg, flour, flame, and heavy metal music to land fully cooked on a plate.

How Much Is Chipotle Paying Writers?

J.K. Trotter · 12/01/14 03:30PM

Over the weekend, the New York Times highlighted Chipotle’s recent decision to print (very) short stories by famous writers on its paper cups and take-out bags. Called “Cultivating Thought,” the campaign is the brainchild of Brooklyn novelist Jonathan Safran Foer, who approached the fast-casual Mexican grill chain after visiting one of its establishments earlier this year. Toni Morrison and Malcolm Gladwell have signed on. So let’s ask what New York’s literary milieu have wondered about: How much is Chipotle paying?

Get a Load of Amateur Night at This Male Strip Club

Rich Juzwiak · 12/01/14 02:18PM

Showtime aired the male-stripper documentary La Bare this weekend, and it was so douchey that I felt utterly cleansed inside after watching it. Actor Joe Manganiello came upon the Dallas strip club the film profiles and is named after while researching for his role of Big Dick Richie in Magic Mike. He was so inspired to document the happenings at the club—La Bare was initially intended to be a reality show, and boy does it feel like it. It is endearingly trashy. The only thing bigger than the personalities on screen are the packages.