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In a time of xenophobia, displacement and distraction, we need Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ more than ever
Informed by scholarship and family history, Daniel Mendelsohn's translation of 'The Odyssey' is both vital and timely ...
The original sirens in mythology weren’t the seductresses we know today
For thousands of years sirens have lured sailors, haunted coastlines—and shapeshifted through myth and media. Here's how they ...
Fact Check: Simpsons Did NOT Predict Coldplay Kiss Cam Controversy
Did The Simpsons cartoon series "predict" the kiss camera incident in which Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was shown on a large ...
Did 'The Simpsons' predict Coldplay kiss cam scandal?
In July 2025, as the internet continued to react to "ColdplayGate," a scandal in which a tech CEO was allegedly caught ...
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This 2-Year-Old The Simpsons Episode Squashes Its Most Common Criticism
One episode of The Simpsons from only 2 years ago puts the show's most common criticism to bed, but sadly many viewers missed this outing's release.
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Did The Simpsons Really Predict Coldplay's Affair Incident 9 Years Ago? Viral Theory Explained
A viral TikTok claims The Simpsons predicted Coldplay's recent concert controversy years ago. But is this prescient ...
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From History to The Simpsons: The Donut’s Legacy
Homer Simpson’s iconic obsession with donuts isn’t just a cartoon gag it’s rooted in real historical connections. This video traces the sweet and surprising journey of donuts through time, right into ...
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Fact Check: Did 'The Simpsons' predict 'Coldplaygate' with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in 2003?
Following the viral moment, a rumor went viral claiming that 'The Simpsons' predicted 'Coldplaygate' with Astronomer CEO Andy ...
This ‘Simpsons’ Episode Nearly Got Cut for Being Too Dark — but Fans Now Call It a Masterpiece
Despite concerns that "Homer's Triple Bypass" was an episode that went too far, it remains one of the most compelling episodes of The Simpsons.