

Jessica Hullinger
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Jessica Hullinger is currently Deputy Editor at The Week. She likes to write about science, history, and innovation. Jessica has a soft spot for her home state of Indiana, an undying love for public radio, and an inexplicable obsession with archaeology.


10 Brilliant Facts About Peacocks

10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Hand Models

13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Dog Show Handlers
11 Secrets of Life Coaches
Business is booming for life coaches—but what exactly do they do?
19 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of IKEA Employees
The real reasons you always leave with twice the number of items you came in for.
7 Impressive Animal Defense Mechanisms
From shooting blood from their eyes to using their own ribs as spears, these animals will do whatever it takes to stay alive.
11 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of TV Meteorologists
There's a lot to learn about green screens, wardrobes, and staying warm during a snowstorm. But most importantly, don't rely on those seven-day forecasts.
21 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Mall Santas
Rule number one: Always stay in character.
10 Confessions of Car Salesmen
It may look like a world of balloons and bad tweed. But making a living on the lot is anything but a Sunday drive.
10 Confessions of Car Salesmen
It may look like a world of balloons and bad tweed. But making a living on the lot is anything but a Sunday drive.
12 Ways Airports Are Secretly Manipulating You
Everything from the architecture and lighting to the trinkets on sale in the gift shops is strategic.
7 Behaviors That Prove Elephants Are Incredibly Smart
These creatures have demonstrated their impressive mental capabilities time and time again.
8 Psychological Tricks of Restaurant Menus
Here are some ways restaurants use their menus to influence what you’re having for dinner.
14 Secrets of Cruise Ship Workers
Workers on cruise ships sometimes have their own bars, mafias, jokes—and even their own secret codes.
6 Facts About Vantablack, the Darkest Material Ever Made
Artists, designers, and other curious creative engineers are desperate to get their hands on Vantablack.