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After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, the Oscars took a turn
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Editor’s note: This post contains information that some may find offensive. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It was an unsurprising Oscars telecast until Will Smith hit Chris Rock. The favorites had… Read More
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Your Wordle strategy says a lot about how you see the world
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — There’s a good chance you do not need a rundown of the basics of the online game Wordle. You have perhaps seen it appear in your… Read More
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50 wonderful things from pop culture in 2021: The performances, moments, and laughs we’ll remember
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — I’ve been making 50 Wonderful Things lists since 2010. These are lists of big and small things, important and fleeting things, things that stuck with me… Read More
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Put Your Face In It: How Gaming Helped Me Understand My Dog
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If you want to know how a dog sees the world, ask yourself how you explore virtual spaces with your controller. No, really!