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Vince Mancini is a culture writer and old school blogger whose work has appeared in GQ, The Ringer, Uproxx, and more. He writes <a href="https://vincemancini.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://vincemancini.substack.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739555630062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0e3B6TjurbpZyGcyNkVTcQ">The #Content Report</a> on Substack and podcasts about prestige TV on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/frotcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/c/frotcast&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739555630062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xjEhxjt84GGvFCgoW4S0E">Pod Yourself</a>.

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Vince Mancini

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‘Pistachio Wars’ Tells The Story Of California’s Terraforming

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Barry Petchesky

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - FEBRUARY: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of Team United States points to a teammate after scoring his second goal of the third period against Juuse Saros #74 of Team Finland during the 4 Nations Face-Off game between the United States and Finland at Bell Centre on February 13, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images)

NHL 4 Nations Face-Off – United States v Finland

Rowdy Tkachuk Boys Wreak General Havoc On Finland

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David Roth

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to avoid a sack by DE Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday February 9, 2025.

NFL: FEB 09 Super Bowl LIX – Eagles vs Chiefs

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How To Describe An Ass-Kicking

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

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The Art Of Chilling

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Sabrina Imbler

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Cautious Whales Sing In A Whisper Orcas Cannot Hear

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Everton supporters invade the pitch after James Tarkowski scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on February 12, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Everton FC v Liverpool FC – Premier League

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Everton And Liverpool Drove Everyone The Good Kind Of Crazy

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A Stinky Pilgrimage To The Corpse Flower, With Notes Of Rat, Sweat, And Cheese

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How I Got Comfortable With Cooking, And Eating

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Napheesa Collier competes against Katie Lou Samuelson in the first round of the Unrivaled 1v1 tournament

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Unrivaled’s 1-On-1 Tournament Is A New Place To Blow Off Steam

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 31: Majority owner Glen Taylor of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center on March 31, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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The Ridiculous Timberwolves Ownership Saga’s End Is In Sight

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Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid (L) and Rico Lewis of Manchester City (R) in dispute for possession during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Manchester City Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Real Madrid C.F. – UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off First Leg

The Manchester City And Real Madrid Defenses Barfed All Over Themselves

Kit Fox is a writer, and former editor at Runner&#8217;s World and Men&#8217;s Journal, based in Emmaus, PA. He peaked in middle school after breaking sport stacking&#8217;s world record in the 3-3-3. He is also the co-author of the non-fiction book <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374311605/mightymoe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374311605/mightymoe/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739381570912000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ixF1HpjLWDV7W39BiDUhA">Mighty Moe: The True Story of a Thirteen-Year-Old Women&#8217;s Running Revolutionary</a>.

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If You Ever Stacked Cups In Gym Class, Blame My Dad

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Sid Meier_s Civilization VII – Roman City

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‘Civilization VII’ Takes A Bumpy Road Toward Immortality

A farmer prepares seeds for planting on the agricultural land as farmers who harvested crops in the summer replanted wheat, barley and canola seeds. Honestly kind of hard to do a visual that matches the content of The Parable Of The Sower, the cover of which is superimposed on the seed image at upper right.

19 year old twin brothers, who are farmers in Istanbul, cultivate a field of 5 thousand acres

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Defector Reads A Book Is Going To Reap What Octavia Butler Sowed

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks down against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 106-103. .

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Is Creaking Through It

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Soraya Roberts

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There’s Always Room For More Merritt Wever

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Ray Ratto

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‘The Artist’s Way’ Week 5: Looking For Small Evolutions

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Gossip Queen Kelsey McKinney SPILLS EVERYTHING In This SHOCKING Interview

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Let’s Remember Some Movie Characters Saying, “Fuck!”

Lance Lynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during a baseball game against Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 6, 2024 in Washington, DC.

St. Louis Cardinals v Washington Nationals

Nike Triumphantly Agrees To Fix The MLB Uniforms It Ruined, Eventually

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For Sale: The End, And The Means To Wait For It

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Every Mavericks Home Game Is Now A Mutiny

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Animals

What Did She See, At The End?

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Everything I Would Eat With The Spoon Inside My Brain

US President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump (L) watch the pre-game show before Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025. His hair looks all fucked up; there's a huge American flag on the field.

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Confused Brits Cause Severe Damage At The Donald Trump Propaganda Factory

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