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With the internet and A.I. services like ChatGPT and Bard at our fingertips, there’s no shortage of fascinating facts out there. Whether you’re curious to know if your favorite band has ever broken a ...

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Is there anything more bone-chilling than an icebreaker? Whether you’re in a new class, sitting at a wedding table, or attending a conference, it’s not uncommon for the leader of it all to say, “OK, ...

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With the internet and A.I. services like ChatGPT and Bard at our fingertips, there’s no shortage of fascinating facts out there. Whether you’re curious to know if your favorite band has ever broken a ...