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- Netflix's binge model, where an entire season of a show is released at once, is reportedly being reconsidered. The streaming giant is considering releasing Squid Game: The Challenge, a spinoff of the hit series, in batches. It has already done this with other reality shows like Too Hot to Handle and The Circle.
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- Beer cocktails, which have their roots in beer adulteration, have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now featured on the menus of many trendy establishments.
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- Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and his ex-wife, Dasha Zhukova, have amassed one of the most significant private collections of modern art, according to leaked documents from a Cyprus-based offshore financial services provider.
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- Danish artist Jens Haaning was commissioned by the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg to recreate two of his previous works, "An Average Austrian Annual Income" and "An Average Danish Annual Income", for an exhibition about labor. The museum lent him $84,000 to create the pieces, which were to be displayed in cash.
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- The Culture Train is a unique railway service that travels between Berlin and the Polish city of Wrocław each weekend, providing a mix of entertainment and education to its passengers. The journey takes four and a half hours and features performances from musicians, authors, DJs, and teachers.
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- A mysterious underground tunnel, stretching 335 metres and covering 3,000 square metres, has been discovered beneath Seoul Plaza, one of South Korea's most well-known spaces. The tunnel's original purpose is unknown, with city officials speculating it might have been built to connect two subway stations but was never used.
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- Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, Germany, has a rich history that mirrors the city’s own. Established before the Nazi regime, it was occupied by both the Russians and Americans and is now Germany's largest refugee camp, hosting hundreds of asylum-seekers and refugees.
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- Attendees of the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada, were stranded due to heavy rain and wind, which created muddy conditions that made the roads impassable. The festival's organizers closed the roads and advised people to stay in place until conditions improved.
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- Tony Conte, a chef who made his mark at fine-dining establishments, reversed course in the mid-2010s and opened Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Maryland. The pizzeria is part of a wave of craft pizzerias that have helped reform America's reputation for pizza, which was once seen as a commodity product.
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- The ongoing Sag-Aftra strike has led to a noticeable absence of A-list actors at the Venice Film Festival, with stars such as Emma Stone and Michael Fassbender not attending. This has resulted in a lack of promotional push for certain films and a decrease in media interest.
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- Frightfest, a horror film festival in its 24th year, offers a mix of new and classic horror movies, with over 70 films shown over five days. The festival has a strong community feel, with attendees often dressing up in horror-themed costumes.
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- In a trend that’s been dubbed “one-in-every-colour capitalism,” consumers are increasingly buying the same item in every available color, a phenomenon that’s been amplified by social media.
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- Since the 1980s, the rapidly growing field of relationship science, spanning various disciplines, studies romantic love; however, Ron Rosenbaum contends in his new book that love's essence eludes scientific analysis.
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- The Rolling Stones have announced their new album through a cryptic advert in London's Hackney Gazette. The advert, appearing as a notice for a new local store called "Hackney Diamonds", contains several references to the band's history and lyrics.
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- Sarina Wiegman, the 53-year-old Dutchwoman who took over England's national team in September 2021, has led the team to the 2023 World Cup final. This makes her the second manager ever to steer an England team to a World Cup final, and the first since the England men in 1966.
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- Following the box office success of Barbie, Hasbro Entertainment has announced that it's developing over 30 projects based on its toy brands, including Dungeons & Dragons, Transformers, GI Joe, Nerf, Play-Doh, Magic: The Gathering, Peppa Pig, and My Little Pony.
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- Historically, matchmaking has been a common practice across cultures but now, it's popularity is surging. The rise of dating apps has shifted the search for romance to a more individual pursuit. Despite the control dating apps offer, many find the process time-consuming and overwhelming.
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- Extreme survival reality TV, where contestants face harsh conditions and dangerous situations, are growing in popularity. Outlast, Survivor, and Alone have been commissioned for new series in the UK.
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- The Atlantic's Ian Bogost argues that the art of "flaking," or failing to keep a commitment, is dying in today's digital age. However, flaking can be liberating when done correctly, since it can relieve the pressure of always needing an excuse for not fulfilling an obligation.
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