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What Is the World Cup? 10 Key Numbers
Soccer is big. And this tournament is huge. But what exactly is the World Cup? Know these numbers, and you’ll
Qatar Is Where? Somewhere
Reminder—I try to please the search engines, explaining the odd Qatar is where? title. The bottom line is that you
Windsor Pizza: The Best in the World?
It’s time to put an end to big-city snobbery. New York. Chicago. Yeah, even you Detroit. Just because you’re overrun
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This is why he’s a musician. A packed house. Again. He loves this place. Great sound. Even better vibe. No
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As you might have noted, this is not a parenting blog. But in keeping with what’s trendy, I’ve started to
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Countries have a brand. (Switzerland = wealthy. Bangladesh = poor. Canada = benign. The Democratic Republic of the Congo =
Midterm Elections: 10 Numbers You Should Know
Political discourse in the 21st century has come to be guided by a brand of overly-emotional, scientifically-challenged, and tribal dimwits,
The 10 Best Tool Songs of All Time
Good news—you don’t have to hang out with the silver-haired crowd at the orchestra to hear good music. A few
10 Fun Facts About Australia (For Americans)
In a world of 7.8 billion, 26 million might seem trivial. That’s less than Canada. And California. Even Texas. Yet
What’s T20 Cricket? A Guide for Americans
Sports are perplexing. Take cricket for example—watching grown men hit a ball with a bat should not be interesting. But