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Coraline’s Black Cat: An Unusual Guide for a Frightening World
A closer look at the independent black cat in Coraline, his place in the book and the imagination behind him.
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Books & ReadingSarah Dessen Returns With Change of Plans—and a Case for Contemporary YA
Sarah Dessen’s first novel in seven years arrives with a summer of family and romance, and a revealing…
TechnologyGallup: Americans Oppose Local AI Data Centers More Than Nuclear Plants
Gallup finds 71% oppose local AI data centers. The nuclear comparison, the jobs percentage, energy forecasts and Maine’s…
CuriositiesEmpty Waymos Circle Atlanta Streets—and a Small Sign Creates a Big Jam
Atlanta residents report repeated empty Waymo visits and an awkward turnaround behind a warning sign. Their concerns and…
MusicWhy Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head? The Science of Earworms
Why songs repeat in your mind, what makes a tune memorable, and what studies say about distraction, chewing…
Film & TVUnderrated Movies Based on True Stories: 10 Films That Deserved More
Ten true-story films worth revisiting, from The Insider to The Look of Silence, with the real events and…
GamingThe Best Indie Games of All Time: 13 Picks That Still Hold Up
Thirteen indie games worth your time, from Hollow Knight to Animal Well, with a guide to the moods,…
GamingIron Lung Video Game Lore Explained: The Blood Ocean Mystery
The Quiet Rapture, AT-5, SM-8, and Iron Lung’s ending explained—with the game’s evidence separated from fan theories and…
Science & SpaceWeird Science Facts About the Human Body That Are Actually True
Four human-body facts with sources and limits: bacterial cell counts, living bone, touch pathways and the tiny bones…
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