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The Sims 4 Ondarion World: Royalty & Legacy Map Revealed

The expansion pack's world of Ondarion was co-created with four community builders, who infused distinct neighborhoods with rich storytelling and…

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The Surprising Rise of Dumbphones

Lilah, an earthy person, intentionally switched from a smartphone to a basic "dumbphone" after graduating, explaining she felt her brain…

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Giant 5-Foot Lamp Inspired by Iconic Pen Design

Seletti has created a large floor lamp, the Bic Lamp, modeled after the classic Bic Cristal pen to mark its…

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Meet Veronika: The Cow That Uses Tools

A Swiss cow named Veronika has been observed using a stick to scratch herself, a behavior researchers argue is multipurpose…

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LeAnn Rimes’ 2016 Instagram Throwback Stuns Fans

A social media post by LeAnn Rimes sparked nostalgia, while reader discussions highlighted relatable topics from consumer trends to life…

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My Body Is Breaking From an Unlikely Source: Books

The author's recurring goal to read more is consistently thwarted by a surprisingly common and fundamental physical problem: the inability…

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Meme War Erupts Over Clair Obscur’s Metacritic Score

An online campaign aims to make the 2008 Nintendo DS game *Cory in the House* the top user-rated game on…

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Sonic The Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Begins

Sonic the Hedgehog will turn 35 in 2026, with Sega launching anniversary celebrations including a nostalgic trailer and a dedicated…

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Trump’s Third-Term Threat: A Stardew Valley Analogy

The White House used an AI-generated image in the style of *Stardew Valley* to promote a policy on school milk,…

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Giant Medieval Shipwreck Discovered in Denmark

A remarkably well-preserved medieval cargo ship, dated to 1410, was discovered in the Øresund strait near Copenhagen during a routine…

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Forgotten 2008 DS Game Nears Metacritic’s Top Spot

A 2008 Nintendo DS game, *Disney Cory in the House*, is nearing the top user score on Metacritic due to…

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Wikipedia at 25: A Look Inside Its Volunteer Community

Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary as a massive global resource, now hosting over 65 million articles and receiving nearly 15…

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Amazon’s Fallout Reality Show: Surviving the Post-Apocalypse

Amazon is launching a competitive reality series called *Fallout Shelter*, expanding the *Fallout* franchise beyond its successful live-action adaptation. Contestants…

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Four Contestants Craft Rogue Traders on Scrap Demon

The article advocates for a spontaneous, unplanned approach to miniature crafting, arguing that it can lead to more unique and…

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Gorilla Tag & VRChat Smash VR Usage Records

Millions are choosing to spend weekends in virtual social spaces, with platforms like VRChat and Gorilla Tag shattering user records…

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Amazon’s Live-Action Kratos Casting Was a Home Run

Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's *God of War* series, a choice seen as strategic despite some…

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Musk and Hegseth’s “Star Trek” Vision Misses the Show’s Point

Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth's vision of "making Star Trek real" emphasizes militaristic advancement and AI for dominance, which contradicts…

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Steam Dev: Game Difficulty Rises as Players Struggle to Email

A game developer found a core puzzle in *After Hours* is now failing because many players, likely younger, send emails…

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‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Lists for Millions

The iconic mansion from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is listed for just under $30 million, marking its first sale…

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What Can You Really Buy With $8?

The article presents a theory that consumers often mentally round down an eight-dollar price to five dollars, placing it in…

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