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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
Food Additives 101: What Am I Eating?
On our farm in Rochester, New York, we take pride in eating only the freshest possible foods. The word additive
What Are Bowl Games in College Football?
What do you say when you see a stadium packed with over 100,000 fans all wearing the same color and
What Is the Supply Chain?
Being a consumer is easy. Click, swipe, insert, tap, scan, whatever—the product is yours. Making the product and getting it
What Is Washington, DC? The Answer in 10 Numbers
While ComposeMD is billed as a general knowledge site, all knowledge is delivered with a perspective. And my perspective is
Black Friday Explained Quickly
My guess is that you’d much rather be reading about where to get the best Black Friday deals. Understanding the
What Is Thanksgiving For?
What is Thanksgiving for? A day off. Spending time with family and tiptoeing around politics. Football. Eating excessively. That’s the
What Is Inflation in Economics?
I’ve been told that this thing called money is somewhat important in our modern society. So as much as I’d
NHL Trivia: 12 Numbers for the Non-Hockey Fan
A few weeks ago, I wrote a short piece about baseball, fully realizing that interest in the topic could be
Does General Knowledge Matter?
Considering that we have a general knowledge website, we’re going to go with a yes. In our view, extracting the
What Is K-Pop? It’s Music
In a global world, being hip can be a challenge, especially for those of us who are not…hip. While access