Skip Navigation

The Daily Dish - 2006-2011 archives for The Daily Dish, featuring Andrew Sullivan

Paris Hilton: Numb and Number

By The Daily Dish
Nov 16 2007, 4:25 AM ET

Finally, a use for stupid spoiled you-know-whats:

Neuroscientists have found that a cardboard cutout of the ubiquitous Hilton Hotel heiress has a painkilling effect on mice. But don't expect clinical trials to begin anytime soon: Paris works only for males, and it may be only because she stresses them out.

Hat tip: Bookforum.



Presented by

More at The Atlantic

In Minnesota, a School District Overturns Its Policy of Silence In Minnesota, a School District Overturns Its Policy of Silence
A Hauntingly Beautiful Zombie Love Story A Zombie Love Story
'Plug In Better': A Manifesto How to Plug In Better
Greece Is on Pace for the Worst Recession in Modern History Why the Greek Recession Could Get Much Worse
Study of the Day: How We Really Read Restaurant Menus How We Read Restaurant Menus
Special Report
The Civil War National Portrait Gallery The Civil War
President Obama reflects on what Lincoln means to him and to America, in an introduction to our special issue. Read more ›
View All Correspondents

The Biggest Story in Photos

World Press Photo Contest 2012

Feb 15, 2012

Subscribe Now

SAVE 59%! 10 issues JUST $2.45 PER COPY

Facebook

Newsletters

Sign up to receive our free newsletters

(sample)

(sample)

(sample)

(sample)