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Pronunciations in America

Common Words That Are Pronounced Differently in Various Parts of the United States

September 2, 2025

Rescuing Tiny Kitten on the Highway

Cat Sanctuary Founder Rescues a Discarded Black Kitten Stranded on a Busy South Florida Highway

September 2, 2025

Largest Mansions Every US State

The Largest Mansions in Every US State

September 2, 2025

Giant Pencil Shaving Lampshades

Ingenious Lampshades That Look Like Shavings From a Giant Colored Pencil

September 1, 2025

Pale Blue Dot Carl Sagan Classical Music

Carl Sagan’s Profound ‘Pale Blue Dot’

September 1, 2025

Physical Anomalies Science Explanation

Odd Physical Anomalies That Are Explained by Science

September 1, 2025

Diminutive Baby Animal Names

Why Baby Animals Have Adorable Diminutive Names

September 1, 2025

Whistle Synth Hip Hop Sound

The Distinctive ‘Whistle Synth’ Musical Phrase Behind Numerous Hip-Hop Songs

August 31, 2025

testing musicians music knowledge

Testing Famous Musicians and Everyday New Yorkers About Their Music Knowledge For a $5.00 Prize

August 31, 2025

They Might Be Giants KEXP

They Might Be Giants Perform Live at KEXP in Seattle

August 30, 2025