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In a WordBe Thankful, Stand Fast, and other Puritan namesPuritans frequently bestowed 鈥済race names鈥� as a way of encouraging children to strive for moral goodness.
Near-perfect 鈥楢 Beautiful Day鈥� captures the wholeness of Fred Rogers鈥淎 Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,鈥� inspired by an Esquire article, is about the beneficence bestowed by Fred Rogers upon all in his orbit.聽
Before apps, there was a gadget for thatI鈥檝e inherited my father鈥檚 penchant for purchasing 鈥渕iracle鈥澛燿evices, a few of which actually work.
TV that takes you from an alternate Oxford to a galaxy far, far awayDisney Plus debuted 鈥淭he Mandalorian鈥� Nov. 12, and HBO is offering 鈥淲atchmen鈥� and 鈥淗is Dark Materials.鈥� Which are worth viewers鈥� time?聽
In a WordA 鈥榤urder of crows鈥� and other collective nounsDid you know there鈥檚 a special word for a group of cats? Welcome to Part 2 in our series on the strange world of collective nouns.
The Explainer鈥榃atchmen鈥� brings 1921 Tulsa massacre to the fore: Three questionsThe massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was largely forgotten, even by those living in the state. But as many as 300 black people died.
Running while female and foreignTemperatures in Djibouti can reach 113 degrees F. But the rewards I get from my running habit are worth it. Here鈥檚 why.
First Look'Same stage as the Louvre': Google digitizes Puerto Rican artThis is the first time Google used its high-tech "art camera" to preserve and showcase work from Puerto Rico, where museums are struggling to survive.
Top Picks: 鈥楩ever Breaks,鈥� 鈥楾here Is No Other,鈥� and moreCheck out recommendations for new, standout folk and Americana albums聽from bluegrass to jazz.
Let freedom ring: How music helped fell the Berlin WallLong before the fall of the Berlin Wall, rock music provided a focal point for the dissatisfaction of younger East Germans.聽
First LookCGI James Dean (yes, James Dean) to star in new filmA new Vietnam War film will feature a computer-generated likeness of the Hollywood great. Some say it honors the actor's legacy but others disagree.
In a WordFun with words: Inventing cool collective nounsHas anyone in all seriousness ever said, 鈥淥h no, I鈥檓 right in the middle of a smack of jellyfish!鈥�? Welcome to the strange world of collective nouns.
Attached to strings: Puppetry proves lasting in the age of screensTheater and craftsmanship are part of the enduring appeal of puppets, 3D entertainment that is not just for kids.
Help in the kitchen or watch football? A Thanksgiving guest鈥檚 dilemma.The great American holiday can be fraught with turf battles and gender stereotyping. Our writer has an idea about how to run interference.
鈥楬arriet鈥� biopic: One woman鈥檚 unshakable resolve鈥淗arriet,鈥� the new biopic movie about Harriet Tubman, showcases her heroism and聽elevates the resilience and faith of women who were enslaved.
鈥楾he Irishman鈥�: Scorsese鈥檚 latest casts a sentimental eye at hit men鈥淭he Irishman,鈥� from director Martin Scorsese, is a sentimental, 3 1/2-hour gangster epic starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.
In a Word鈥業mpeachment鈥� has nothing to do with fruitEtymologically speaking, an impeachment hinders or impedes an unlawful or suspicious statement or course of action.
Resolving to share 鈥楢merica鈥檚 best idea鈥�We couldn鈥檛 avoid visiting at Yellowstone鈥檚 tourist peak. But we could adjust our outlook.聽Despite the congestion, we had an excellent time.
In a Word鈥楰angaroo court鈥� has a peculiarly American pastWhat does U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise's hashtag #KangarooCourt 鈥� a nickname for聽impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump 鈥� even mean?
Documentary 鈥楾he Cave鈥� features resilience amid chaos in SyriaIn the documentary 鈥淭he Cave,鈥� an inspiring woman serving as a physician dodges detractors and bombs to save lives in Ghouta, Syria.
