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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
Are Sports Leagues Really That Rich?
As sports fans, we devote large chunks of our time to following our favorite teams. We know trivial details about
What The Heck Is Bitcoin?
What if you have trouble understanding modern computing? And what if the concepts of currency and currency exchange confuse you?
What Are Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
Hydrogen as a clean energy source seems to be all the rage. That said, its detractors like to point out
How Does Spotify Work?
For those of us experiencing the early indicators of middle age—you know, living above an ideal body weight and dabbling
Coronavirus Basics
By this time, we’ve all been consumed by the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve learned a few things about virology, bureaucratic complexities,
What Is Natural Wine?
By this point in your life, you are all well versed in the farm-to-table movement. Essentially, food is grown under
The Internet Explained
For those of us who are not technically inclined, the internet remains an unfathomable achievement of modern technology. By clicking
7 Facts About Spanish
On the world language stage, Spanish has become a dominant force. Boasting over 500 million speakers (native and second-language combined),
DNA and Race
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which codes for life, is made of nucleotides that can essentially be considered building blocks. The four
11 Facts About Canada – You’ll Be Impressed
Canada, as far as countries go, gets no respect. Any American will admit that Canadians know more about the United