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1 week ago

Oreo Sales Soared During Great Depression as Americans Chose Comfort Over Cost

Oreo Cookies have been a beloved treat since their launch in 1912, symbolizing childhood joy and nostalgia.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

25 Romantasy Baby Names Actually Being Used In The U.S.

Azriel, a name associated with the angel of death, saw over 800 baby boys named in 2024, showing the influence of romantasy on baby naming.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

From washboards to Hitachi Magic Wands, sometimes it feels right to use something wrong.

Cultural creativity leads to off-label uses of products often overlooked in their intended purpose.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

There was always a male gaze behind it': Madrid exhibition rewrites cliches of Latina artists

The exhibition challenges longstanding stereotypes of Latina women by presenting their representation in popular culture as a narrative shaped by the male gaze and industry control.
Women
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fromVulture
4 months ago

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

30 TV adaptations you should watch in your lifetime, ranked from worst to best

Many successful TV shows are adaptations of popular novels or book series.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

From Liam Payne to Coastal Granddaughters, here are the top trending searches for 2024, according to Google | TechCrunch

"Google's place in popular culture today is undisputed. It's the biggest internet property in the world, and Google Search the most visited site."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Celebrities make manifest' appear as 2024 word of the year

The word 'manifest' was chosen as Cambridge Dictionary's Word of 2024, reflecting its popular meaning tied to visualization and positive thinking.
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

John Krasinski Deserved People's Sexiest Man Alive, And Here's Why

John Krasinski's blend of talent, charm, and notable personal life, including his marriage to Emily Blunt, solidifies his status and worthiness for the title of 'Sexiest Man Alive.'
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fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Beetlejuice is back, in a supernatural screwball sequel

The sequel to Beetlejuice maintains charm and affection for its characters, exploring their growth without cynicism.
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