Jones, who died Jan. 21, co-founded the British comedy troupe in 1969, and went on to direct and co-star in the 1979 Python film Life of Brian. Originally broadcast in 1987.
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Author: Terry Gross
A History Of ‘Pettifogging’ For The Pettifoggers Among You
Chief Justice John Roberts trotted out an obscure term during impeachment proceedings yesterday; here’s what it means.
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Author: Elizabeth Blair
A Very Naughty Boy: Remembering Monty Python’s Terry Jones
Comedian, author and filmmaker Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. As part of Monty Python, he was known for his drag characters, and for co-writing the “Spam” sketch.
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Author: Petra Mayer
Welcome Aboard Our Newest Roller Coaster, the Freelancer
In this humorous piece, Erica Lies imagines a roller-coaster route, with twists and turns akin to the trials of working as a freelance writer.
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Author: Erica Lies
The Boeing 747 Turns 50
In the 50 years since its first passenger flight, the Boeing 747 became the most dominant and recognizable craft for commercial air travel. The Onion looks back on the most significant moments in the Boeing 747’s history on its 50-year anniversary.
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Author: The Onion
30-Minute Silence In Car Broken With ‘We’re Making Good Time’
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Author: The Onion on Local, shared by The Onion to The Onion
A Profile Of Donna Rotunno, Harvey Weinstein’s Attorney
Chicago attorney Donna Rotunno is defending movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in what is expected to be a knock-down-drag-out trial. Rotunno has publicly disparaged the #MeToo movement.
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Author: Elizabeth Blair
Contrarian ‘New York Times’ Travel Section Breaks With Paper To Endorse Deval Patrick For Democratic Nomination
NEW YORK—In a dramatic challenge of the editorial board, The New York Times travel section broke with the paper Tuesday to endorse former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick for the Democratic nomination. “Given his impressive track record as a card-carrying Hyatt Loyalty Program member and the only candidate with…
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Author: The Onion on Politics, shared by The Onion to The Onion
Greta Thunberg Speaks On Climate At Davos 2020
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg addressed leaders on the climate crisis on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, bringing attention to the issue at a conference that will be dominated with reconciling business with carbon emissions. What do you think?
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Author: The Onion
First-Time Davos Attendee Can’t Believe How Many Seminars There Are About Running Secret Child-Molestation Ring
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND—Expressing surprise that tech luminaries like Sheryl Sandberg and Sundar Pichai weren’t focusing their talks more on internet privacy, first-time Davos attendee Emmanuel Issacson told reporters Monday he couldn’t believe how many seminars at the World Economic Forum’s annual conference were about…
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Author: The Onion