Sunday School Teacher Can Already Tell Which Ones Going To Hell
FEASTERVILLE, PA—Saying she had learned to trust her intuition over the course of her decades-long tenure at St. Williams, Sunday school teacher and Catholic nun Elizabeth Reath could already tell which of her students were going to hell. “There’s always a few kids in every class that stick out right away and, try as…
Feathered Friends Large And Small Flock On Cornell’s ‘Wall Of Birds’
Artist Jane Kim was nicknamed “Michaelangela” for her work on Cornell’s massive Wall of Birds mural — 40 feet high and 100 feet wide, capturing 375 million years of avian evolution in paint.
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Inside The Ever-Expanding Wizarding World: Harry Potter At 20
It’s hard to remember a world before Harry Potter. But it’s been 20 years since readers in the U.S. were first introduced to the boy wizard, whose story has captivated audiences since.
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This Segment Is Rated R
It’s been 50 years since the Motion Picture Association of America film came out with its rating system. Listeners share their stories about the first R-rated movie they saw.
‘Little’ Considers Power, Personhood, And Wax Artistry
Edward Carey’s new novel is about the life of wax museum pioneer Madame Tussaud — but it’s also about the French Revolution, about humans, bodies, art and loneliness, and it’s deeply, painfully sad.
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Regions of My Brain: The Airbnb Reviews
In a humor piece, Irving Ruan imagines Airbnb reviews for parts of the brain.
Three officers were also shot, police say. A suspect is in custody.
Not My Job: We Quiz Robert Siegel On Seagulls, Nina Totenberg On Tote Bags
This week, in honor of Wait Wait‘s 20th birthday, we will subject two public radio legends to terrible puns about their own names.
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