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Day: February 19, 2020

The Truth Behind Dresden Dresden

The Truth Behind Dresden

Strahan Cadell February 19, 2020
Bad faith arguers/actors on the world stage unite each year in using the Dresden narrative as a...
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Corn Dog: The Beef Wellington of Common Folks, On a Stick corn dog

Corn Dog: The Beef Wellington of Common Folks, On a Stick

Andrew Donaldson February 19, 2020
So is it really foodie sacrilege to compare the vaunted Beef Wellington to the humble corn dog?...
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Wednesday Writs: Silkwood Showers and Plutonium Flowers Edition Silkwood

Wednesday Writs: Silkwood Showers and Plutonium Flowers Edition

Em Carpenter February 19, 2020
In the The Simpsons, Homer carelessly tosses a glowing plutonium rod. But in 1974, an employee at...
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Modern Game Design: The Route to Fun and The Fun of Root Root Box Image

Modern Game Design: The Route to Fun and The Fun of Root

James K February 19, 2020
Board Game Symposium: Modern game design has led to some interesting places. Let me tell you about...
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When A Feller Needs a Nickel

Clare Briggs February 19, 2020
Just five cents.
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