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He shed his identity with the goal of disappearing for one month. Then the manhunt began.

Written by Evan Ratliff. Originally published on November 20th, 2009.

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Including what Elizabeth Holmes said to him last week. A WIRED exclusive interview with the comic auteur, as his first feature film hits theaters.

The conversation between Katie Drummond and Nathan Fielder is performed by voice actors. These are not their actual voices.

Written by Katie Drummond. Originally published on October 19th, 2026.

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Maddie Kowalski is one of countless young women who’ve had their lives destroyed by the burnerverse, a loosely connected online community of sports fans. Now she’s fighting back.

Written by EJ Dickson. Originally published on September 14th, 2026.

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Microsoft spawned two billionaires. Paul Allen is the other one.

Written by Paulina Borsook. Originally published on August 1st, 1994.

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A cat wearing a short tie plays music on a cat-shaped keyboard (“Pancake Meowsic Video,” 185,459 views). A woman performs sun salutations with a cat on her back (“Cat Loves Yoga,” 1,539 views). A man slaps two cats on an ironing board to the beat of “Atmosphere” (“Cat Slap Joy Division,” 357,605 views).

Written by Gideon Lewis-Kraus. Originally published on August 31st, 2012.

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