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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

An Indian in America
The man looks up from his meal, nervously glancing at the small group of students that has just stepped inside.

World Series Ratings: A Deep Dive
It’s time to get a little esoteric. We’ll call it a statistical deep dive. While much has been made about
Top 10 Hints That Your Blog Ain’t Going Well
A blog, in theory, can be quite lucrative. But for most bloggers, it’s a time-consuming labor of love that leaves

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Language, as you know, is a living and breathing thing. Yes, throughout history, humans have had to deal with various

Is Baseball Dying? Not So Fast
It’s a narrative you’ve heard repeatedly. In fact, you might even push the narrative yourself. But is baseball really dying?

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After a couple years of intensive social media training, I’ve learned that intellectual stuff is overrated. Far more important is

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The NFL and its cronies seem to have a very difficult time understanding this concept, so I’ll take a stab

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When Lebron James buys a pickleball team, the first question you need to ask yourself is, What is pickleball? Here’s


