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3 ABBA Songs That Double as Lyrical Travel Guides Through Europe
Harmonious Journeys: Unpacking the Traveling Tunes of ABBA
As the Eurostar hurtles through the tunnel beneath the English Channel, a Swedish pop sensation echoes through the …
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4 Books That Wouldn’t Exist Without 'Interview With the Vampire'
Shadows Cast: The Enduring Legacy of Anne Rice’s Vampire Fiction
It’s a chilly autumn evening in New Orleans, and I’m sitting in the dimly lit St. Louis Cemetery …
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I found a new meteor shower — and it comes from an asteroid getting baked to bits by the sun
A Meteor Shower Born of Chaos
It was a typical Wednesday evening for NASA researcher, Dr. Brian Maynard, until a peculiar observation caught his attention. As he reviewed the …
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5 of the Best Mac and Cheese Spots in America, According to Guy Fieri
The Unlikely Quest for the Ultimate Mac and Cheese
Deep in the heart of America, a culinary phenomenon has taken hold, captivating the attention of foodies and casual diners alike. …
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Science news this week: Artemis II splashes down, the world's fattest parrot bounces back, and the Shroud of Turin is contaminated
Uncharted Territory
The world watched in awe as NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, marking a major milestone in the US space …
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AI for breakup texts? How 'sycophantic' chatbots are messing with our ability to handle difficult social situations.
The Sycophant’s Dilemma
As I sat across from my friend, scrolling through her phone, I couldn’t help but notice the eerie uniformity of the messages she had received …
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Quiz: Can You Match the Royal Location to the Disney Movie?
“Royal” Connections: Unpacking the Bizarre World of Disney-Style Monarchy
King Arthur’s Camelot, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, and Snow White’s Seven …
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Aoshima: Japan's tiny 'Cat Island' where felines hugely outnumber humans
Feline Overlords
Aoshima, a tiny speck of land off the coast of Kyushu, Japan, is a place where the rules of nature and human society are turned on their head. Here, a staggering …
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10 Artemis II photos that define humanity's return to the moon
A New Era in Lunar Exploration
On December 11, 2022, the world witnessed a historic moment – the successful completion of the Artemis II mission, the first crewed spacecraft to …
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Peary Monument in Arlington, Virginia
The Curious Case of Admiral Peary’s Monument
Deep within the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, a lesser-known memorial stands in tribute to a legendary figure …