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This transformed our relationship with time, cutting the time spent chewing raw foods and extending our days beyond sunset.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026 -
Thankfully, there are nonlethal ways to stop mice from chewing wires.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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After finishing his Army service in Israel at age 21 — which included a stint as a projectionist when movies were shown to soldiers — Firstenberg decided to go to Hollywood.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jon and Matt Stinchcomb, Parkview – One or the other started for Parkview each season from 1991 to 1997, each finishing as a first-team all-state player.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Polishing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishing%20off. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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