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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
7 Quick Facts About China (There Are Probably More)
You’re probably wondering how we could possibly summarize the world’s most populated country, the third (or fourth) largest country by
What Is a Fossil Fuel? The Politics-Free Answer
We live in an era where almost everything has political connotations. Say the word table, and emotions will run inexplicably
The American Civil War – 10 Numbers You Should Know
In every country, people figure out reasons to temporarily or permanently hate each other. The United States is no exception.
What Is Progressive Rock? And Should You Care?
As a general rule of thumb, I prefer to focus on topics that have some relevance to our modern lives.
10 Moderately Interesting Facts About German
Prior to writing about a topic, I like to perform keyword research to make sure that the chosen topic isn’t
What Does Short Selling Mean? The Jargon-Free Answer
The recent meteoric rise (and fall) of GameStop stock captured the attention of the entire world. There was something mystical
7 Relatively Useless Super Bowl Facts
Every winter, about 110 million Americans put their lives on hold to watch the championship of the National Football League
10 Fascinating US Language Statistics
The United States, no matter which way you break it down, is a pretty captivating place. As the world’s third
What Is Third Wave Coffee? Just Look for the Mustache
In order to fully capitalize on the modern metropolitan experience, you need to embrace some slightly hipster tendencies. A couple
What Causes Kidney Disease? A Painless Overview
At ComposeMD, I cover a broad range of topics, doing my best to focus on issues that should garner at