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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

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

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

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!