This Is the Perfect US Road Trip According to Scientists
Editor's note in 2025: This map no longer loads via GitHub/Google Maps, but the link to see its methodology is still active, and we've listed the landmarks in the story....
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This is How Much San Francisco Loves Yoda
The force is stronger than ever in San Francisco — a Yoda sculpture has found its way to Union Square....
Map Shows Every Single Change Proposed in Your ‘Hood
Living in San Francisco these days means there’s no end to seeing permit signs pop up on abandoned storefronts, and the city’s skyline bristles with so many cranes that it’s inspired a t-shirt....
These 3D GIFs of SF Are Trippy And Strangely Beautiful
We’ve all seen beautiful photos and GIFs of San Francisco, but nothing is quite like Doctor Popular’s 3D GIF series “3D City.” The GIFs are hauntingly beautiful and make every day in San Francisco look a little strange....
If You Want Anonymous Revenge, Hire These Professional Party Crashers
Ever been in the mood to anonymously wreck someone’s life — or just their party?...
Off the Grid Returns For the Season and Announces New Food
While the East Coast continues to suffer in a frozen tundra, we’ve been blessed with gorgeous sunny days (and ridiculously photogenic sunsets )....
Ask These People if the Anti-Tech Movement is Over
After a yearlong battle, tenants being evicted from their home in the Mission by a Google executive took their demands — and a petition — to Google’s San Francisco headquarters in a rally attended by about 50 people....
A New Service Will Deliver Boston Snow Straight to Your Door
It’s been a rough couple of months for Boston. The city’s seasonal snowfall accumulation hovers at 100.2 inches (close to the record of 107), and temperatures have been just this side of cryogenic for weeks....
New Video Parodies San Francisco’s Coffee Obsession
If you took coffee away from the people of San Francisco, I’m pretty sure the city would grind to a halt....
One of NYC’s Most Beloved Restaurants is Coming to SF
San Francisco, get ready to stand in yet another line that’s definitely worth the wait — the Halal Guys are coming to the Bay Area....
New Service Will Clone Your Pet for Under $200
Whether you’re a cat or a dog person, you probably agree that having pets makes life better....
New App Tells You if You’re a Sexist Tipper
If you’re not familiar with the gender pay gap, a new app will help you figure out what it’s all about....