• They Eat What We Are
Confusing headline aside, this magazine feature about pet food has all the makings of a most emailed list. It’s light news, with potential social relevance and a targeted demographic. Plus, pet owners are crazy and they love emailing articles to each other. Remember that article on Labradoodles? Two to one, this article will hit number 1.

• 36 Hours in Seville
“36 Hours In” is often in the top ten because so many people know at least one person who visited the featured city, so they send this article off to remind them about all the things they missed while they were there. Plus, Seville has become a popular study abroad location and Spain is hot right now. Three to one, this will peak at 5.

• Democratic Vistas
The review of Matt Bai’s new book, The Argument, will get traction, and emails, from democrats. Unfortunately for Bai, any wonk worth his hat only emails articles from obscure news sources. Five to one, this article will reach 15.