NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shane O'Neill of The Washington Post about the word "aesthetic" and its evolution from art criticism and design theory to online speak and the White House.
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Steven S. DeKnight's Roman drama returns with Nick E. Tarabay reprising the titular role, sending Ashur back to Earth in a timeline where he killed Spartacus instead.
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In November, three of America’s largest kosher certifying organizations came together to release new guidance regarding the status of beer, which has long been considered kosher by default.
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Language is constantly evolving, and some names leave such a lasting impact that they become adjectives. From Shakespearean dramas to Orwellian dystopias, these words capture the essence of ...
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