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The 11 Best Songs of 2023
Listen, I’m allowed to create clickbait every now and then. And here it is—the 11 best best songs of 2023.
20 Winning Slogans for ComposeMD
In an attempt to monetize this nonsense, I recently applied to a semi-selective ad network. Within minutes, I received a
Diabetes and Kidney Disease: The Basics
When coerced into giving a talk at the hospital, there’s only one option—turn it into a blog post. So here
Who Is Anitha Shrikhande? The Legend in Song
The better half—aka Anitha Shrikhande—is, well, just better. (Of course, in this case, that might not be saying much.) Regardless,
Shohei Ohtani: 10 Numbers You Need To Know
Shohei Ohtani. He’s arguably the greatest baseball player of all time. But because he’s Japanese, and because baseball has been
Tribalism: What Does AI Have To Say About It?
Tribalism. The human brain seems wired for it. But does it actually need to be? Here’s what AI, also known
10 Hints You Stink at Technology
Not everyone is a technology guru. Here are 10 hints that you definitely aren’t. 10 You still brag about
2 Novels That Scare the Sh*t out of Me
These novels are scary AF. But to understand modern politics, you should be familiar with them. The Turner Diaries
10 Facts About Saudi Arabia That’ll Surprise You
Oil. Islam. Authoritarianism. Tenuous feminism. Sportswashing. That’s what Americans know about the largest country in the Middle East (by area).
Who Is Amol Shrikhande? The 5-Song Answer
Apparently, part of modern blogging is telling your own story. You know, something people can connect with, no matter how
Why Lebron James Chose Syracuse
Lebron James, by text, is a very candid man. The following thread has been abridged for the sake of brevity.*
What Parenting Taught Me About the Rust Belt
I’m no parenting guru. In fact, about a decade from now, I’ll find out how I f****d it up royally.
I Hate You IKEA—but Thank You
Nostalgia, they say, comes with rose-colored glasses. But in the case of IKEA, it can also come with nausea—and not
How The Odyssey Saved Rochester, NY
You know The Odyssey—that Christopher Nolan film with Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. And you know Rochester, NY—that rusty town
Why Spain Is Actually Playing Italy
Don’t fall for the hype about Spain playing Argentina. (Or, if you’re reading this after July 19, 2026, I hope
Confessions of a Rust Belt Addict
The Rust Belt addict, mercifully, is not always found with a needle in his arm. The addicted, I’ve learned, get
How Being a Writer Ruined the World Cup
Being a writer, as you must know by now, is a dream. By that, I mean it’s a nightmare, something
Thank You, European, for Being So Damn Smart
Dear European, I know you’re smarter than me. How do I know? Because you tell me. Anyway, I’ve come across
These World Cup Population Numbers Will Blow Your Mind
World Cup population numbers are for the worldly—and the weirdly obsessive. Without formally committing to either category, I’ve created this
I’m Officially an Idiot
On June 26, 2026, it became official—I’m an idiot. I’d like to thank my fellow human beings—without you, I would