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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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CuriositiesItaly’s Cheese Bank Uses Parmigiano Reggiano as Loan Collateral
Credem’s cheese warehouses help producers borrow while Parmigiano Reggiano matures. How the collateral works, and what the reported…
Internet CultureChonkers, the Giant Sea Lion Turning Heads at San Francisco’s Pier 39
Meet Chonkers, the Steller sea lion drawing attention at Pier 39. What we know about his size, his…
Books & ReadingGibert Booksellers Look to Their Secondhand Roots for a Turnaround
Gibert’s restructuring plan puts used books at its center. The French bookseller’s history explains the appeal, but its…
GamingA Cat Detective Takes the Case in Feline Forensics on May 13
Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery is due May 13. A look at its announced deduction puzzles, cat…
Internet CultureThe History of Internet Forums: From BBS to Discord
How dial-up BBS communities, Usenet, web forums, and Discord connect—and why searchable, lasting conversations still matter.
Film & TVWuthering Heights Arrives on HBO Max, With the Adaptation Debate Intact
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Wuthering Heights is on HBO Max. Its chart presence does not settle the…
CuriositiesThe Golden Orb Mystery Points to a Giant Deep-Sea Anemone
Researchers identify the golden orb found off Alaska as a remnant of a deep-sea anemone’s base, using microscopic…
MusicKneecap’s Fenian Arrives After the Court Case, With More Than Headlines to Discuss
Kneecap’s Fenian is out on Heavenly. What the March court decision meant, and how early reviews approach the…
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