Culture
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The politics of punctuation
In the Spotlight Semicolons get the silent treatment; AI makes a dash for dominance
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The weirdest Eurovision performances of all time
In Depth All the weird – and wonderful – acts that have left Eurovision audiences stunned, from Windows95man to Dustin the Turkey
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Spain's love of sunflower seeds is wrecking its football stadiums
Under the Radar One club controversially bans 'national vice' as discarded 'pipas' shells block drains and erode concrete
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Art is one of humanity's great empathic mediums'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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5 film franchises that warranted 5+ installments
the week recommends 'Shrek 5' is upon us. What other movie series have deserved this many follow-ups?
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Kneecap: the Belfast rappers courting controversy
In the Spotlight Trio, known for anti-British views and fierce support for Palestine, under fire for alleged call to murder MPs
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Cultural copying: Western fast fashion is co-opting South Asian culture
Under the radar Reformation's new collection resembles traditional South Asian garments
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Shakespeare not an absent spouse, study proposes
speed read A letter fragment suggests that the Shakespeares lived together all along, says scholar Matthew Steggle
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The rise and rise of VTubers
Under The Radar This anime-inspired internet subculture is going global
By Abby Wilson Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
By David Faris Published
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Americans' least favorite fast food chains
The Explainer Fast food chains are ubiquitous, but they aren't all made equal
By The Week Staff Last updated
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18 slang words and phrases we can thank (or blame) Gen Z for
In Depth Younger Americans have put their stamp on our language with these neologisms
By David Faris Published
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Inside the contested birth years of generations
The Explainer Battles over where Gen Z ends and Gens Alpha and Beta begin remain ongoing
By David Faris Published
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