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What’s Behind My Fear of Peeing Outside, Society or Spirits?

10.10.17

By Adi Renaldi
Do We Bury Our Baby’s Placenta Out of Myth or Medical Necessity?

10.05.17

By Adi Renaldi
Health

Investigating the Indonesian Myth About Pineapple’s Unbelievable Vagina Connection

09.11.17

By Arzia Tivany Wargadiredja
Tech

Why Do We Knock on Wood?

10.03.13

By Lex Berko

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Gaming

This Upcoming Roguelike Rhythm Game Has Me Wondering Why This Wasn’t Done Sooner

If ‘Patapon’ perished, then ‘Ratatan’ is the phoenix it was reincarnated into! A roguelike rhythm game with bangin’ music? Day One.

11.16.24

By Dwayne Jenkins
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Gaming

‘Marvel Rivals’ Released Its Ambitious Roadmap, and I Need It Now

‘Marvel Rivals’ is shaping up to be the game of my dreams, and I’m so embarrassed for getting caught in the trap.

11.16.24

By Dwayne Jenkins
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Gaming

Seriously, You Can Get ‘Half Life 2’ With All the Fixings for Free

Here’s my formal apology for the last ‘Half Life’ article. This time, I’m serious. Promise. It’s a super-limited window, though.

11.16.24

By Dwayne Jenkins
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Gaming

Xbox Should Accept the Publisher Role

Xbox has been a presence in the gaming world for years, but waning popularity console-wise should make them look at Sega for inspiration.

11.16.24

By Anthony Franklin II
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Gaming

All Gas, No Brakes: Why Simulation Racing Isn’t for Me

Racing games have to supply a particular feel for me to lock in. And I can acknowledge that’s my problem. But give me all the arcade racing.

11.16.24

By Anthony Franklin II