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Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Romanian Painter Radu Oreian's "That Magic Light" @ 1969 Gallery, NYC

Radu Oreian's 'That Magic Light' invites viewers to explore profound questions of existence through intricate art that interweaves history, mythology, and personal narrative.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sunday Puzzle: C.P.A's

In slang, a place to sleep for the night is often referred to as a "COT PAY." It captures the essence of a temporary resting space during travels.
Arts
#character-development
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The odd drunken detective has been sighted at gigs': how Sea Power won legions of gamer fans

Jan Scott Wilkinson initially doubted collaboration on Disco Elysium, yet the game's thematic depth resonated with Sea Power's identity.
#french-language
Cars
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Stephen Colbert Spotted 1 "Lone Hero" Defying Donald Trump's "Stupid" Obsession

The article humorously reflects nostalgia for the 1990s while discussing MapQuest's influence on navigation and cultural behavior.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My grandparents passed away, leaving a house and land to their 4 children and now that my dad passed away - is it now mine?

Inherited property disputes among siblings often lead to legal complications and deep-seated animosity.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Fumer la moquette

Fumer la moquette translates to 'to smoke the carpet' and slangily refers to talking nonsense, almost like being under the influence.
France politics
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Taylor Swift should probably take a look at the Toronto Sceptres logo

To commemorate Taylor's Toronto tour dates in late 2024, the Sceptres created a custom jersey with 'Swift' on the back, promoting their merch to Swifites.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Readers reply: The Moon Under Water from where did George Orwell get the name for his perfect pub?

Orwell explained he created the name "The Moon Under Water" to represent an ideal pub, aiming for originality and avoiding any real-life associations.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

To watch is to yearn for a different world: how The West Wing made politics feel glorious

"The West Wing, which was launched on 22 September 1999, is 25 years old and an entire galaxy away from most 13-year-olds' orbits today."
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Which announcement was inspired by Elvis's refusal to do encores? The Saturday quiz

Queen Victoria's eldest grandchild was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who became an influential and controversial figure in early 20th-century Europe, particularly during World War I.
OMG science
Writing
fromVulture
9 months ago

The Highs, Low, and Whoas of the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics are highlighted by Simone Biles' dominance, Sha'Carri Richardson's expected excellence, and intriguing moments like the Opening Ceremony's unique storyline.
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