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Are We Getting Tired of Superheroes? The Evidence Might Surprise You

Superheroes are having a bumpy ride. Marvel, which gave the world Spider-Man and Captain America, is reeling from a string of disappointing film releases...

The ConversationMay 27, 2026

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Illustration of a couple caught on a stadium jumbotron, symbolizing public shaming after their affair went viral.

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How Literature Helps Us Understand Modern-Day Public Shaming

The scene at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on July 16 was steeped in irony. During Coldplay’s “jumbotron song” — the concert segment where cameras...

The ConversationJuly 30, 2025

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Fantastic Four and the Power of Being Human

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the second cinematic reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise, and there’s a lot riding on this film. While...

The ConversationJuly 29, 2025

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How Prison Affects Black Men’s Mental Health Long After They’ve Been Released

Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown. “I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know....

The ConversationJuly 20, 2025

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The First Pirate: From Ancient Seas to Modern Tales

TLDR: The question of who the first pirate was leads us through ancient Egypt, Greek legends, and the golden age of sea raiding. When...

The ConversationJuly 19, 2025

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Trainwreck: Real Project X on Netflix Revisits Viral Dutch Riot

TlDR: The latest instalment of the Netflix series Trainwreck, The Real Project X, retells the viral Dutch Facebook party that spiralled into chaos after...

Code the CollectorJuly 11, 2025

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Lottery-Style Refunds Could Boost Recycling Rates in Canada

TLDR: How a lottery-style refund recycling system could improve recycling rates by tapping into people’s motivation for potential rewards. Imagine you’re standing at a...

The ConversationJuly 10, 2025

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Back to the Future at 40: No Remakes, Just a Classic

It has now been four decades since Marty McFly first hit 88 miles per hour in a time-travelling DeLorean. Robert Zemeckis’s sci-fi adventure blockbuster...

The ConversationJuly 9, 2025

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Staying Safe During Heat Waves and Heat Stroke Warning Signs

TLDR: Heat wave safety starts with knowing how to stay cool and spot the signs of heat stroke before it becomes life-threatening. Summer is...

The ConversationJuly 8, 2025

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Netflix’s Secrets We Keep Reveals Hidden Abuse in Domestic Migrant Work

Secrets We Keep (Reservatet), a Danish suspense series on Netflix created by Ingeborg Topsøe, delves into the disappearance of a Filipina au pair from...

The ConversationJuly 8, 2025

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Australia’s Obsession With the Erin Patterson Mushroom Case

TLDR: The Erin Patterson mushroom murder case captivated Australia with its bizarre twists, tragic outcomes, and courtroom theatrics. The “mushroom murder trial,” as it...

The ConversationJuly 7, 2025