what's in a name

What It’s Like to be Named ‘Master Hitler’ in 2018

11.01.18

By Arzia Tivany Wargadiredja
Identity

Why Are So Many People Legally Changing Their Names?

05.17.16

By Tess Reidy
Tech

Facebook Has Tweaked Its Controversial ‘Real Name’ Policy

12.15.15

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Tech

‘Nameless Coalition’ Petitions Facebook to Rethink Its Real Name Policy

10.05.15

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
The Berenst(E)ain Bears Conspiracy Theory That Has Convinced the Internet There Are Parallel Universes

08.10.15

By VICE Staff and Mack Lamoureux

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Gaming

Xbox Game Pass Surprises Users With a New 2025 Game Today

Xbox Game Pass adds a 2025 title today and gives players a chance to catch up on the latest installment in the franchise.

04.03.26

By Denny Connolly
Screenshot: The Pokémon Company

Gaming

Pokémon Champions Mega Abilities Leak Reveals Overpowered New Forms

A new leak might have just revealed most of the new Mega Abilities in Pokémon Champions. If true, it makes some Pokémon overpowered.

04.02.26

By Brent Koepp
PlayStation 5s – Credit: Sony

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Amazon Is Still Selling the PlayStation 5 at Its Old, Lower Price

I don’t often urge people to run, run, run and buy a deal, but if you want a PS5 before the price hike kicks in, I wouldn’t wait long past lunch.

04.02.26

By Matt Jancer | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan
Tunvarat Pruksachat/Getty Images

Life

This ‘Healthy’ Ingredient You’re Probably Eating Might Give You a Stroke

If you’ve had a protein bar that wasn’t inedible, it’s probably because of erythritol. It’s just too bad that it might give you a stroke.

04.02.26

By Luis Prada
Sugar, The Surfing Dog

Life

Remembering Sugar the Surfing Dog, World Champion Dog Surfer

RIP Sugar.

04.02.26

By Luis Prada