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15 Facts About the $2 Bill End
The $2 bill is one of the most intriguing pieces of currency in the United States. Despite being less common than other bills, it has a rich history, unique...
Who Was the Richest US President?
When we think about the wealthiest U.S. presidents, it’s fascinating to look back at their backgrounds and how they made their fortunes. From the early days of America to...
A Lakota Playwright’s Take on Thanksgiving
Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You ListenSign up for our daily newsletter to get the best of The New Yorker in your in-box.“The Thanksgiving...
Dalí, Basquiat, Haring, and Hockney at Luna Luna
Jackson ArnThe New Yorker’s art criticI don’t know what Werner Herzog is up to these days, but if he’s between projects, I humbly suggest that he make a documentary...
A Novelist’s Unnerving Memoir of Disordered Eating
“My Good Bright Wolf,” a new memoir by the novelist Sarah Moss, begins in dishabille. A narrator is speaking to herself in the second person, and she’s using language...
The Art Dealer Who Wanted to Be Art
If you remember anything about this painting, may it be that the dog’s name is Noble. The black poodle in the bottom left greets us as a silhouette with...
Why Josh Brolin Loves James Joyce
The Oscar-nominated actor Josh Brolin—known for his roles in films such as “No Country for Old Men,” “Dune,” and the “Avengers” franchise—has been keeping journals since childhood. He drew...
The Fantasy of Cozy Tech
At a wide desk in a bedroom somewhere sits a figure, her back facing the camera, supported by an ergonomic white office chair. Her head is bracketed by puffy,...