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Countdown star Susie Dent reveals she reads dictionary in the bath
Daily Telegraph· 15 hours agoSusie Dent has revealed she reads the Oxford English Dictionary in the bath. The lexicographer admitted the publication was an ‘oasis’ of knowledge which she enjoyed poring through whilst having ...
As hip-hop grows in China, its performers seek a voice that reflects their lived experiences
WIVB Buffalo· 2 days agoCHENGDU, China (AP) — In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the...
Test Your Knowledge: Do You Know Your State's Motto?
MediaFeed via AOL· 10 hours agoReady to test your knowledge and take a trip down America's memory lane? Let's find out how many states you can recognize based on their iconic mottos!
Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
NPR· 15 hours agoWetchi's mother recently made the move to Vermont from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She speaks...
What Is Pumpernickel Bread—And Where Does Its Name Come From?
allrecipes via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPumpern is a German word meaning flatulence, and nickel comes from the name "Nicholas," which, in...
Beyond The Sea
SPIN via Yahoo News· 4 days agoHe fell in love with the sound of the school band playing the national anthem, and taught himself to play the bugle, then found a guitar. But his...
A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 days agoIn 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation’s...
Nothing beats an independent boutique – here are Britain’s best
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoNothing beats real-life browsing in independent shops, where clothes are treated as treasures to be...
It’s a rare historical novelist who truly respects the past
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe death of a favourite author triggers a rush of conflicting emotions. Sadness, selfish...
For BASIC's 60th, three modern BASICs release new versions
The Register· 1 day agoMay Day 2024 was the 60th anniversary of the BASIC programming language, and multiple FOSS...
