A Beginners Guide to Toni Morrison
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by Savannah Smoot
1w ago
One of the world's most famous and influential authors, Toni Morrison's canon spans decades and topics. Morrison's work dedicates itself to examining the Black American experience, from short stories to essays and speeches to her beloved novels. The author mines the systems of racism and how they can be fixed and explores the depths of complex human emotions like grief, trauma, love, and joy. Morrison is the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first Black woman to serve as senior fiction editor for Random House, and an incredible force known as the “Conscience of Americ ..read more
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The 15 Best Quality Fast Food Burgers (And 9 Places To Skip the Beef)
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by Sam Mire
1w ago
The origins of the beef patty date back 8,000 to 10,000 years to the Fertile Crescent, the Indus Valley, and Northeast Africa. However, the cheeseburger has become a quintessentially American delicacy. Whether you're shelling out ten-plus dollars at Five Guys or munching down on a cheap burger from McDonald's, researchers have uncovered which burgers come with the highest-quality ingredients.  1. BurgerFi Image Credit: David Saddler, CC BY 2.0/Wiki Commons. BurgerFi's pitch centers on freshness and quality ingredients. From hand washing fresh vegetables to using “the h ..read more
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30 Albums Turning 50 in 2024
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by Matt Harris
1w ago
1974 was a memorable year for music, with many great artists producing their best work. Some of the most iconic bands and singers feature in the list of musicians that released albums. The year produced a diverse range of records from artists of all genres, but one thing unites each release: they have influenced other musicians, while each is brilliant in its own right. Fifty years on, which albums continue to inspire and influence others? Which works continue to enjoy airtime while occupying a treasured space in your record collection? We scoured the annals of music history and produced these ..read more
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23 Movies With Great Concepts But Bad Execution
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by Jaimee Marshall
1w ago
Innovative concepts in movies are often able to create excitement and anticipation among audiences. They're a breath of fresh air from the formulaic plots we always see. However, only some promising ideas translate into a properly executed final product. These 24 films, marred by lackluster execution, had great potential if only they'd received better direction. 1. The Purge (2013) Image Credit: Universal Pictures. In a dystopian future, the United States implements an annual event known as The Purge, where all crime, including murder, becomes legal for 12 hours. Despite the intriguing premise ..read more
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The Best Players to Never Win NFL MVP
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by Shawn Laib
1w ago
The NFL MVP award doesn't really depict who the best player in the league is or who the most valuable athlete in football is for the year. Instead, this trophy is just given to a quarterback with nice stats and a lot of wins. Context is thrown out the window, leaving supremely talented players at other positions out in the cold. The best NFL players to never win MVP come from the offensive line, the defensive front, and the wide receiver positions. 1. Jerry Rice Image Credit: Anthony Quintano/Wiki Commons. Jerry Rice consistently owned the wide receiver record book throughout his time with the ..read more
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Rise of the Ronin Review – The Future of Japan Lies in Gamers’ Hands
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by Brandon Hofer
1w ago
Rise of the Ronin takes place in 19th century Japan, where citizens find themselves in struggles with foreign influence and the changing landscape of the world. The Shogunate has ruled over Japan for over three centuries, but the Black Ships of the West threw everything into chaos. One samurai must navigate a political minefield between warring factions who have different views of Japan's future. Upon starting Rise of the Ronin, the influence of Ghost of Tsushima will stand out to anyone familiar, and not just because of the setting. Similarities exist within the combat, the open-world nature ..read more
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Musk Claims Tesla’s New Roadster Will Be Unlike Any Car Ever Produced
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by Jarret Hendrickson
1w ago
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made waves when he recently proclaimed the next Tesla Roadster could sprint from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than one second. As outrageous as that claim sounds, it’s one that none other than Bugatti-Rimca CEO Mate Rimac believes is possible. So, Tesla may be on the verge of unleashing the quickest accelerating production car the world has ever seen. However, according to a report from Top Gear, the next Tesla Roadster will go beyond simply being fast, with Musk claiming that Tesla’s supercar will be able to fly. A Flying Tesla? Tesla Roadster development is seeing one o ..read more
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Tom Cruise Movies That Showcase His Versatility and Range
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by Richard Chachowski
1w ago
There aren’t many actors as universally recognized as Tom Cruise. For the past four decades, the award-winning Cruise has appeared in many large-scale films throughout his career.  Starting in teen dramas and comedies, the young actor made a name for himself thanks to successful films like The Outsiders and Risky Business in the 1980s. By the decade's end, he gained a foothold in the mainstream film industry, starring in highly publicized movies like Rain Man and The Color of Money. Starting with 1986’s Top Gun, Cruise has held onto his place at the top of Hollywood, appearing in numerous ..read more
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Netflix’s 3 Body Problem: All We Know So Far
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by Ananyaa Bhowmik
1w ago
Netflix's adaptation of Liu Cixin's classic science fiction novel hits screens March 21st. Fans of the series could not be more excited about it. 3 Body Problem is an adaptation of the first novel of Liu's epic Remembrance of Earth's Past sci-fi trilogy. The eight episode Netflix series explores the larger-than-life tale of a pivotal decision in the 1960s that changes the fate of the earth and its inhabitants for good. One Decision to Doom Them All It all begins during the Cultural Revolution in China. Disillusioned with humanity after her father’s brutal murder, young prodigy Ye Wenjie makes ..read more
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Bentley Delays Their First EV Launch Due To “Platform-Related Concerns”
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by Jarret Hendrickson
1w ago
British automaker Bentley is stepping back from its plans to release its first electric vehicle (EV) in 2025. Instead, the iconic luxury automaker will focus on bringing plug-in hybrids to market. It's an EV setback for Bentley. In 2022, the company announced it would launch its flagship EV in 2025, with its initial plan being to release a new EV each year until 2030. Bentley's New Course of Action According to a report from Autocar, Bentley will now release its first EV model at the end of 2026. The delay in this EV's arrival means that Bentley is also delaying the release of all their other ..read more
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