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Alcohol and Cancer: The Truth You Should Know
Just because you want something to be good for you, that doesn’t mean it is. Although low to moderate doses
Es el fútbol realmente tan popular?
El fútbol, podemos decir, es una pasión. En gran parte del mundo, es el deporte más popular, y lo que
London, Ontario: The London No One Cares About
Tons of North American cities were named after their British counterparts. Often, the shadow doesn’t loom so large. Birmingham, Alabama,
Be Thankful for These Certainties in Life
When the holidays roll around each year, it’s worth pausing and doing what the occasions were designed for you to
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
A Musician in a Small Town
This is why he’s a musician. A packed house. Again. He loves this place. Great sound. Even better vibe. No
Top 10 Hints Your Kid’s Not Gonna Be a Rock Star
As you might have noted, this is not a parenting blog. But in keeping with what’s trendy, I’ve started to
Belgium: More Than Meets the Eye
Countries have a brand. (Switzerland = wealthy. Bangladesh = poor. Canada = benign. The Democratic Republic of the Congo =
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