Otis Johnson on Life After 44 Years in Prison

At the age of 25, Otis Johnson was sentenced to 44 years in prison. Now 69 years old, Johnson is finally free and has re-entered society—albeit a much different one than he left behind. In a video produced by Al Jazeera, Johnson discusses the strangeness of the modern world, including people walking attached to their cellphones, videos playing from store windows, and the ingenious combination …

How Candied Yams Became a Thanksgiving Staple

For many, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without a serving of sweet potato casserole aka candied yams. But many don’t know how the sweet and sticky recipe came to be. According to Munchies, a corporation came up with the sweet potato side dish in an attempt to mass-market marshmallows—which had just been introduced—and convince Americans to accept the light and fluffy treats. Apparently it worked, and …

Tips for Traveling During the Busy Holiday Season

As airports begin to crowd with holiday travelers, there’s bound to be an overbooked, delayed or canceled flight or three. When airline staff begin calling for volunteers to stay behind, don’t panic. As a paying customer, you have an array of legal rights that airlines must abide by. So before accepting a measly flight credit, head to The Hustle to find out how to get …