A Short History of the Movie Trailer
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Why trailers are called trailers, how a voice saying 'in a world' took over, and how two-minute previews became events in their own right on the internet.
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How to Spot a Viral Hoax Before You Share It
Shutdown rumours, fake giveaways, miracle cures and too-good-to-be-true bonuses: a short checklist for telling a hoax or scam from real news in a few minutes.
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What Heist Movies Get Wrong About Casino Security
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Vaults under the Strip, crews in tuxedos, a laptop that cuts the cameras: heist films love casinos. What real casino security looks like, and why films ignore it.
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Fantasy Football for Absolute Beginners
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Your office started a fantasy football league and you said yes. How drafts, lineups and scoring work, the mistakes beginners make, and how to enjoy the season.
How to Host a Grown-Up Game Night
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Board games, card games and the occasional poker night: how to plan a game night for adults, pick the right games, feed people and keep house rules friendly.
Point Spreads, Moneylines and Totals in Plain English
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The three basic sports bets explained without jargon: how a point spread works, what plus and minus moneyline numbers mean, and how over/under totals are set.
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Two-Factor Authentication in Plain English
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A password alone is not enough any more. What two-factor authentication is, the main types from text codes to security keys, and where to switch it on first.
From Bacon Maple Bars to Cronuts: How Food Goes Viral
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Years ago we posted a bacon maple doughnut from Portland and called it proof of a higher power. A look at how novelty foods become internet sensations.
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Las Vegas on a Budget: A Cheap Weekend Plan
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Las Vegas can empty a wallet fast, but it does not have to. Free shows, cheaper hotels, getting around and how to set a gaming budget that lasts the weekend.
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Is Home-Field Advantage Real?
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Home teams win more often in almost every sport. What the evidence says about crowds, travel and referees, and why the advantage has shrunk in recent years.
Why Reality Competition Shows Are Hard to Stop Watching
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Islands, kitchens, talent stages: reality competitions keep coming back. The tricks that keep us hooked, from the edit to the elimination, and the office pools.
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A Short History of the Movie Trailer
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How to Host a Grown-Up Game Night
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Fantasy Football for Absolute Beginners
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How to Spot a Viral Hoax Before You Share It
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What Heist Movies Get Wrong About Casino Security
Lotteries, brackets, poker and sports odds, explained in plain English.
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