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music Photo of skiers looks like musical notes so someone played the song Allan Rose Hill

art Films, books and artwork entering the public domain in 2025 Rob Beschizza

rpgs Tabletop gamer's gift guide for 2024 Gareth Branwyn

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Science Orcas are wearing salmon as hats – again Gail Sherman

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