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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
Who Was MLK? The 10-Number Answer
In order to change the world, you got to have that it factor. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) clearly met
How Do the NFL Playoffs Work?
You have to know a little about the National Football League (NFL) in order to function in American society. And
A Summary of Roe v. Wade in 10 Numbers
This one needs no introduction, so let’s jump right in. Here’s a brief summary of Roe v. Wade in 10
What Non-GMO Means for the Non-Crazy Person
Nothing brings out the impassioned side of the populace quite like food, and messing with that food gets people really
Who Uses the Gregorian Calendar? You Do
As we approach the transition from one year to the next, many occupy their time by pondering the motion of
15 Fun Florida Facts for the Non-Floridian
When people think Florida, they think sharp intellect, youthful ingenuity, and a disdain for the automobile. Actually, wrong state. I
What Kwanzaa Means: The Short Story
Breaking news—the US has some aspects of its history that are…what’s the opposite of admirable? Let’s just say that not
What Are the Top 10 Christmas Songs of All Time?
Jsuk (that’s just so you know in internet slang), I won’t be including “Silent Night,” “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Feliz
10 Facts on the Wright Brothers You Should Know
When you watch the news or hang out on social media, it’s pretty easy to forget about the intellect and
Who Was Jesus? A Quick Q&A
Imagine a few thousand years from now having your name plastered all over highway billboards. Such is the story of