For many, once you say "naked" or "on stage," they're out. Perhaps for good reason, as one could reasonably assume the conversation won't be getting better from there on out. Especially if by "better" you mean not involving stages or nudity.But if you're making art, your muse is Dionysus and your next move, which could possibly be your best move, should always be one you intuit.

The best thing about laughter is the involuntary nature of it. Sure, to smooth the skids of social interaction you'll chuckle, snigger or chortle at a friend's poorly placed attempt at humor, but a real laugh? It's coming from deep inside you whether you like it or not, and those that can engender it usually earn a special place in our hearts. Bill Cosby without the jokes? Just another alleged date rapist. Bill Cosby with the jokes? Still not in jail.

Good Chinese can be hard to find in any city. In Madrid, it's extra difficult. You don't just need to know the place; you need to know how to find it. For example, Zhou Yulong - widely considered to be Madrid's best Chinese restaurant - is hidden in an underground car park in the city's center.But don't think about asking for directions. No one calls the restaurant by its name. Instead it's known as el chino secreto, el chino subterráneo or even the Blade Runner restaurant.

Every morning, we profile the people, places, trends and technology that are ahead of their time and worthy of yours. A SpokenEdition transforms written content into human-read audio you can listen to anywhere. It's perfect for times when you can't read - while driving, at the gym, doing chores, etc. Find more at www.spokenedition.com

OZY's electrifying prime-time TV show, Third Rail With OZY, is continuing to serve up provocative questions each week, and we want you to weigh in with your thoughts. This week: Who lost the biggest in 2017? Email [email protected] with your thoughts, and we might feature your answer next week. Missed the debates from last season? Catch up here.

When he’s on the road, dashing in and out of airports for work around Latin America, Argentine Gabriel Paluch often opens up his laptop, peers down over his thick black mustache and skims the numbers on the screen. His screen shows him the value of money he’s loaned borrowers through Afluenta, a Buenos Aires–based financial platform. If his borrower doesn’t default, he’ll get around 20 percent back on the principal amount. Net. Annual. After inflation. Inflation.

You've got a rad new idea for a toy that is sure to be the next must-have. Or you believe you have an entirely new twist on a concept that might just make for a great business. But you're hesitant to take the plunge because starting a new venture is perilous work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:Only 50 percent of small businesses will survive five years or more. Approximately one-third will survive 10 years or more.

Rose Grimes, a child care provider, often brings her charges to the old King Louie bowling alley in Overland Park, Kansas. But they aren't here to knock down pins. Recently renovated, the rounded Brady Bunch-esque structure houses the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center and her children's favorite: the 1950s All-Electric House. The house, which sits inside the bigger museum, looks like a run-of-the-mill ranch.

In this occasional series, OZY takes to streets and neighborhoods across the globe to ask a simple question: "How was your day?"Aaron O'Brien, Helemano FarmsWahiawa, HawaiiThe day was OK. We sold about 200 trees today - a little slow. You shoulda been here the first weekend. On Black Friday, we sold 600 trees. We got wiped out of the cypress trees. We've already sold this year's crop, but now they're buying next year's crop.

Every morning, we profile the people, places, trends and technology that are ahead of their time and worthy of yours. A SpokenEdition transforms written content into human-read audio you can listen to anywhere. It's perfect for times when you can't read - while driving, at the gym, doing chores, etc. Find more at www.spokenedition.com