Life & Personal Interests: 5 of 10
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Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov: ‘I felt guilty writing fiction in a time of war’
When Putin attacked, the novelist switched his focus to journalism. Two years on, he talks about his new crime series, life in Kyiv, and fiction as an escape from reality
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The US pepper that was nearly lost
Once grown almost solely by enslaved people, the fish pepper was nearly lost forever until a chance find in a freezer revived the plant and it's now more popular than ever.
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Study shows Tesla owners have most car accidents, but Ram has the worst drivers
LendingTree's study, based on tens of millions of insurance quotes between November 2022 and November 2023, placed Tesla drivers at the top of the most-accident-prone list. Only...
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Why So Many Authors Are Writing Multigenerational Stories
Several new books grapple with displacement and diasporic living in ways that feel particularly resonant in this moment
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We Love Writing. And Procrastinating. Running Helps Us Do Both.
The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye
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The ethics of ghostwriting in fiction
Ghostwriting is not new, and Millie Bobby Brown is not the first celebrity to hire a ghostwriter. But, soon after she published her book, she came under fire for using one.
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Why do companies do holiday layoffs?
For employees laid off when companies downsize in November and December, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year. Enough already!
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The Inside Story of PC Magazine, PC World, and Macworld's Origins, as Told by David Bunnell
In the early 1990s, David wrote a proposal for a book about his life and adventures in publishing, covering the founding of PC Magazine, PC World, Macworld, and more. The book didn't happen, but the proposal is good reading in itself.
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This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?
Potassium-enriched salt tastes like regular salt and you don’t need to change how you cook or season your food. You just need to switch the type of salt you buy.
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States suing Meta accuse company of manipulating its apps to make children addicted
Meta is the target of state lawsuits over allegations it has harmed the mental health of children and misled the public about safety. State attorneys general argue Facebook and Instagram deliberately manipulate their apps in ways that addict kids and failed to keep them off despite age limits..
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Terrifying dragons have long been a part of many religions, and there is a reason for their appeal
Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. A scholar who studies monsters explains their power and appeal.
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The Ambitious Plan to Open Up a Treasure Trove of Black History
The Johnson Publishing Company produced iconic magazines including Ebony and Jet and its archive is regarded as one of the most significant collections of 20th century Black American culture. The archive contains around 5,000 magazines, 200 boxes of business records, 10,000 audio and visual recordings, and 4.5 million prints and negatives that chronicle Black life from the 1940s until the present day.
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How Tesla, BMW, Ford, GM and Mercedes driver assist systems compare
We tested vehicles from BMW, Tesla, GM, Ford and Mercedes equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. Here's how they performed.
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The enduring gift of stories
A father finds a Christmas story that works for his infant daughter — and for the world.
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A US scientist has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea
An American scientist has sparked a trans-Atlantic tempest in a teapot by offering Britain advice on its favorite hot beverage.
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A Man Ate 600 Pounds Instant Noodles Over 6 Months. This Is What Happened To His Gut.
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How writing 'made us human' – an 'emotional history' from ancient Iraq to the present day
Evidence suggests that writing was probably invented in southern Iraq sometime before 3000BC. But what happened next?
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Hollywood Ghostwriters Tell All (Including Their Names)
You don’t know their names and you certainly wouldn’t recognize their faces — even if their eyes weren’t shaded out — but chances are you’ve read stacks and stacks of their books. THR sits down with six of the top ghostwriters in the celebrity memoir business.
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People Pay Hundreds for Kikkoman Soy Sauce Bottles
Special releases of the iconic soy sauce bottle can fetch hundreds of dollars online, especially among Americans, who have formed a deep relationship with the Japanese brand.
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I tested the best Mint alternatives, and this is my new favorite budgeting app
With Mint shutting down soon, I needed to find the best new personal finance program for tracking my money and budget - and fast. Here's what I found.