In this wide-ranging account, linguist Fridland (Like, Literally, Dude) surveys cutting-edge sociological, psychological, and historical explanations for why accents exist and what effects they have ...

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Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman has died. The celebrated documentarian started making documentaries that captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life in the mid 1960s and did not stop until 2023.

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Imagine a world where your furry best friend could tell you exactly what they're thinking. A growing number of dog owners claim this is already happening, thanks to innovative word buttons that seem ...

A hundred years ago, quantum mechanics was a radical theory that baffled even the brightest minds. Today, it's the backbone of technologies that shape our lives, from lasers and microchips to quantum ...

We’d recommend this one no matter what, because Mick Foley is one of the most compelling characters the sport of professional wrestling has ever seen. From his blood-soaked high-wire days as Cactus ...

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A recent look at global language patterns reveals that many speech quirks—hesitations like “um,” vocal fry, filler words, and pauses—aren’t random, but nearly universal. Across languages and cultures, ...

Tyra Banks is unashamed of her "weirdness." During the Tuesday, December 16, episode of TODAY With Jenna & Friends, the supermodel, 52, defended her "Santa Smize" persona. Banks dressed up in a yellow ...