How Many Oxygen Atoms Are Present in a Dimer of Nitrous Dioxide? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Aug. 7, 2025. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/9bcf8540-2990-4c36-bdd3-82ecf9a4e8ff.jpeg" title="How Many Oxygen Atoms Are Present in a Dimer of Nitrous Dioxide?” />
What to Do When Your Kid Doesn’t Want to Pitch In Zak Rosen, Lucy Lopez, and Elizabeth Newcamp
And, in Triumphs and Fails: bras, birthdays, and babysitter moments with Lucy, Elizabeth, and Zak.
The Buzziest Horror Movie Since Sinners Is Here—and It’s a Hell of a Lot Scarier Sam Adams
The new movie from the director of Barbarian is even more acclaimed—and packs a different kind of scares. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/f525e2aa-1d4d-4f79-a485-d240e872d9db.gif?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The Buzziest Horror Movie Since Sinners Is Here—and It’s a…
My Parents Opened a Credit Card in My Name. They Won’t Let Me Close It. Kristin Wong
I don’t get the big deal.
I’m Considering Turning Down “Free Money.” It Might Be the Secret to Enjoying Life More. Kristin Wong
It just wasn’t how I was raised.
The Only Good Sydney Sweeney Take Brian Beutler
Democrats almost figured out how to win culture wars. Then, something profoundly stupid happened.
My Wife Is on a Sex Sabbatical. I Have a Big Surprise Planned for Her Return. Jessica Stoya
Let the training begin.
I’ve Always Secretly Longed for a “Taboo” Dynamic in Bed. It Might Scare Away My New Man. Jessica Stoya
I’m very scared of being rejected.