Best of the Bygone Bureau

Fact or Fiction: Tardigrades

Charlie Nadler dispels the myths about tardigrades, a microscopic water-dwelling animal.

The Affair to Remember

According to Oscar Wilde, “Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” Kevin Nguyen wonders if this applies to digital memories.

A Personal History of Shaving

Alice Stanley wrestles with the dilemma of having hairy legs.

Fear and Gaming: Being and Nothingness and “Minecraft”

Jonathan Gourlay explores Minecraft, an ugly game with no point and endless possibility.

Instructions for the New Personal Assistant

As Nathan Pensky’s assistant, you’ll need to know how to deal with raccoons, ghosts, and “sex parties.” But don’t worry, this guide is quite comprehensive.

4-Hour Dentist

Charlie Nadler presents an uncommon guide to rapid fat-loss, incredible sex, and becoming a dentist.

Most Shy

Hallie Bateman earns an unexpected, confidence-crushing superlative in her eighth grade yearbook.

Pokemon I Invented While I Was Drunk

Inspired by a break up and an excessive number of drinks, Kevin Nguyen becomes an amateur Pokemon designer.

Old Soles

For Darryl Campbell, tossing out an old pair of sneakers is like throwing away the only witness to places he’s traveled.

Best of The Bygone Bureau 2010

We’re taking a publishing break until the new year, but in the meantime, enjoy the Bureau Editors’ favorite pieces from 2010.

Fear and Gaming: Muumuu

Jonathan Gourlay plays the game Braid, a platformer about time travel and regret.

Best New Blogs of 2010

Editors Kevin Nguyen and Nick Martens talk with fellow bloggers about favorite new additions to their RSS readers.