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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
The Tour de France (For the Couch Potato)
Unless you consider a two-mile bike ride along the Erie Canal grueling, you can rest assured that this information is
A Definition of Heritage
Humans are obsessed with themselves. As in really obsessed. It’s kind of fun, but it can also be scary—like when
Why Is the Hajj Important?
If you’re going to promote yourself as a general knowledge site, you better touch upon Islam, a religion that has
Which State Is Mississippi? The Scary One
Take a look at the map of the US. There are the easy states to identify—Florida, Texas, California, Alaska, and
When the Declaration of Independence Was Written…
When you’re American (like me), it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the world revolves around the
Wimbledon: The 10 Things You Should Know
I previously expressed curiosity at the immense popularity of rolling a 1.68-inch-diameter ball along grass into a hole. And here
What Is Canada Day? (For the Dumb American)
I am a dumb American who happens to live near Canada, making me more than equipped to take on this
What Is the PGA Tour? 10 Numbers You Should Know
As humans, it’s kind of hard to predict what’s going to be popular. I mean, who would’ve guessed that watching
The History of Jazz in Less Than 5 Minutes
Listen, you’re busy. You got work, bills, the gym, that extra class you’re taking, and the occasional happy hour to
Gun Lingo for the Non-Enthusiast (With a Soundtrack!)
If you’re a gun enthusiast, I highly recommend you read something else—perhaps this article about Twenty One Pilots (although there’s