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

19 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of IKEA Employees

The real reasons you always leave with twice the number of items you came in for.

17 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Bookstores

Here's the one section of the store authors should fear the most.

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.