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A science fiction writer called it an “artifact of such utter simplicity and perfection that it seems it must be either the ...

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Welcome to Kennections, a weekly quiz created by ‘Jeopardy!’ host and champion Ken Jennings. Welcome to Kennections, a weekly quiz created by Jeopardy! host and champion Ken Jennings. Here’s how to ...

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First, pour about a half-gallon of water into an aluminum pan. Mix a bit of dish detergent into the water, and slosh it ...