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The real reason we have school
Does anybody remember how to do quadratics? Me neither, and I’m doing it right now. If school isn’t about learning subjects to use in our future careers, what is is for?
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The invented language more popular than Klingon
Esperanto is a language that was invented by a medical doctor in the 1880s, who desired to create a universal language to promote world peace.
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Dunkirk review: a story that emerged through the apparent chaos
Christopher Nolan’s latest film is a masterpiece that draws its strength from its multiple perspectives, non-linear narrative, and its relative lack of dialogue.
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Boku no Hero Academia review: thoughts and themes
Boku no Hero Academia tells the story of world where most people have superpowers, and about a boy who just happens not to have one.
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Heist
Heist is a western action comedy about a group of bandits who get more than they bargained for when they try to rob a train.
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Do authors’ opinions on their own books even matter?
In the age of fanfiction, literary conspiracy theories and all the rest, do authors’ still have the final say in how their books should be interpreted?
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Netflix’s new interactive shows are a great idea—but the idea isn’t new
As part of their attempt to edge out competition, Netflix is introducing shows where viewers can dictate the plot. But what does that mean, and will it work?
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5 of the most unexpectedly evil characters from literature
Not all villains are simply black and white, and in fact, many of the worst villains seem innocuous at first glance. But among those, who are the worst?
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A guide to judging books by their covers
We’re always told not to judge books by their covers, but how else do we decide how to buy them? (I mean, besides the obvious of asking someone who has read it).
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5 children’s books that Disney should make into movies
There are many great children’s stories waiting for a bigger audience. But which ones should be sent to the big screen?
64th Opinion 