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The delightful history behind serendipity suggests it’s not mere luck – NPR
Special Series, Word of the week The delightful history behind serendipity suggests it’s not mere luck January 7, 20265:00 AM ET, Heard on All Things Considered By Juliana Kim, 2-Minute Listen Transcript In the new year, we can all use some serendipity, right? Since the word was coined in the 18th century, “serendipity” has been…
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St. Louis librarians’ best books of 2025 -STLPR
Culture & History St. Louis on the Air The best books of 2025, chosen by St. Louis librarians By Emily Woodbury, Published Dec. 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. CST The cold, snowy days and long nights of winter are prime time for curling up with a warm, soothing drink and a good book. Whether you’re in…
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In his new book, author Dan Brown tackles the ultimate mystery : NPR
Author Interviews In his new book, author Dan Brown tackles the ultimate mystery September 9, 2025, 4:27 PM ET, Heard on All Things Considered By Scott Detrow, Tyler Bartlam, and Jeanette Woods5-Minute Listen Transcript Author Dan Brown is known for storylines that delve into myth and conspiracy theories. His new book — The Secret of Secrets…
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Why the origin of the word ‘dog’ remains a mystery : NPR
Why the origin of the word ‘dog’ remains a mystery August 13, 2025, 5:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Juliana Kim, 2-Minute Listen Transcript They’re known as man’s best friends, fur babies, pooches. But the most widely used word for these beloved animals — “dog” — is also a great linguistic mystery.…
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The Godfather rewrote the rules for Mafia movies : NPR
March 11, 20222:04 PM ET, Heard on All Things Considered, by Bob Mondello When The Godfather premiered 50 years ago, people knew it was sensational, controversial, precedent-shattering, a masterpiece even. But they couldn’t know what we know now: It was a bridge between old Hollywood and new. The film industry had been struggling all through…
