Oct/Nov 2010

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Table of Oct/Nov 2010

FEATURES

Armed And Dangerous

Look out, world: Helen Mirren is packin’ heat. By Mikki Halpin

What’s The Frequency, Hedy?

The stunning, true story of how screen siren Hedy Lamarr became the grandmother of modern-day cell phones.
By Lynn Peril

Less Than Zero

One woman’s firsthand account of a winter spent at the most remote science research facility on earth—Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
By Michèle Gentille

The Secret Life Of Bees

Mind-blowing closeup photographs of our little honey-making friends.
By Rose-Lynn Fisher

She Blinded Me With Science

Putting female research scientists and their groundbreaking work under the microscope.
By Trina Arpin

Feminist Hulk

This Twitter phenomenon is smashing the patriarchy, 140 characters at a time.
Produced by Mikki Halpin, illustrations by Rebecca Odes

Spellbound

Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean Lennon of the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger model looks dripping in occult opulence.
Photographed by Glynis Selina Arban, styling by Priscilla Polley

BROADCAST

South African rappers Die Antwoord are taking over the world; fighting fat talk is easier than you think; photographer Eleanor Moseman hits the road for girls’ education; and more.
She-bonics Lady Gaga, Erykah Badu, Kyra Sedgwick, and Anna Paquin for the win. By Whitney Dwire
Pop Quiz Remembering the great discoveries of Marie Curie. By Emily Rems
Boy du Jour David Cross brings his comedy to IFC. By Sabrina Ford
Hot Dates From October to November, we’ve got you covered. By Libby Zay

REAL LIFE

Amy Sedaris stretches as a crafter; public-speaking tips sure to get you heard; DIY vanilla extract is mmm-mmm good; and more.
Old School Grandma Monty’s German potato salad. By Kat Nelson
Buy or DIY Replace your boring old bling with a two-fi ngered ring. By Callie Watts

LOOKS

A boutique owner shares her fashion fl air; treat your ’do with a dry shampoo; Halloween getups that won’t make you throw up; and more.
BUST Test Kitchen Our interns give their skin a rub with lip balm, cleansing cream, and body scrub.
Page O’ Shit You’ll look mighty fl y in these looks inspired by sci-fi . By Stephanie J

SEX FILES

Buying your first vibrator; and more.
100 Questions for the Queen Dr. Carol Queen’s legit tips for your lady bits.
One-Handed Read Trick or Treat. By Erin Lyndal Martin

COLUMNS

Pop Tart The cultural shift toward Taylor Swift. By Wendy McClure
Museum of Femoribilia Disposable pads were totally rad. By Lynn Peril
News From a Broad Men may be better at erections, but gals excel at directions. By Kara Buller
Nickel and Dined We dare you not to start drooling after reading these four little words: peanut butter–caramel apples! By Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Mother Superior Dad’s trip to the dress-up box sparks a race against the clock. By Ayun Halliday
Around the World in 80 Girls Vancouver is for lovers. By Erin Gibbs
X Games What the Fuck? By Deb Amlen