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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
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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
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The Rust Belt addict, mercifully, is not always found with a needle in his arm. The addicted, I’ve learned, get
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Being a writer, as you must know by now, is a dream. By that, I mean it’s a nightmare, something
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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
Is Asia a Continent? C’mon People!
The world of search engine optimization is an interesting (disturbing) place. The goal is to align your content with what
Who Is Christopher Columbus? The 10 Key Numbers
You probably hear about this guy, at least on that one day every October when the post office is closed.
What Is Indie Rock? It’s Good!
Warning. I picked this topic because I knew I could make a Rochester, New York, reference. Feel free to duck
What Is Motown? Your Answer in 10 Numbers
It’s been about two months since I’ve mentioned the Rust Belt, and, quite frankly, I’m experiencing withdrawal. But I didn’t
What Is Classical Music? The Pop Music Fan’s Guide
Let’s start with a couple disclaimers. First, we’re talking about Western classical music. So even though Asia and Africa account
What Makes Up Latin America? It’s Complicated
Americans have a reputation for being kind of…dumb. Just because we’ve allowed deluded residents to have a stronger voice than
What Is Latinx? A Quick Xplanation
If you’re like me, you don’t know what to call anyone anymore. Chances are you’ll probably annoy someone, no matter
What Is Fantasy Football? The Best Pathetic Thing Ever
You know who you are. The person who follows a pretend team of football players as if your life depends
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Just so you know, this article is about tennis—because the same terminology also shows up in the world of golf.
What Causes the Leaves to Change Color?
When you don’t live in a tropical climate, one of your rationalizations—aside from not having a job in a tropical