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Step right up and see the spooky circus dolls—from creepy clowns to frightening fortune-tellers—in a Minnesota museum's vintage toy collection
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The origins of the decoration lie in Vienna’s 17th district, where the inventor’s descendants are still making them for collectors around the world
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Daniel Bachman is on a mission to evoke Virginia’s past through strange medleys of sounds
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A new film starring Timothée Chalamet tracks Dylan's evolution from an acoustic folk singer to a rock 'n' roll superstar
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Whether you love cheese, wordplay, “Star Wars” or Japanese culture, this year’s list has something for everyone in what turned out to be a fantastic year for board gamers
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Supper clubs and immigrant-led cooking classes across the country bring people together, teaching diners to embrace their neighbors from around the world
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and ol' St. Nick is spreading holiday cheer for all to hear
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A 19th-century scholar claimed that "Cocker's Arithmetick" had "probably made as much stir and noise in the English world as any [book]—next to the Bible"
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This year’s top titles range from an alphabet book of quirky tunes to an authentic portrait of our nation
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The magazine's most-read articles of the year included a close-up look at the adorable yet venomous pygmy slow loris, a profile of a little-known 20th-century street photographer and a majestic journey with divers into Mexico’s underwater caves
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With teams competing in outlandish physical challenges, the Zogo dell’Oca of Mirano showcases Italy’s flair for invented traditions
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These works are not just for casual readers—they are for those who seek to expand their horizons, enrich their lives, and connect with the world on a deeper level
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Whether you're doing some holiday shopping or looking for your own next read, consider our thoughtfully curated lists.
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These top titles of the year whisk readers away on adventures and remind us of the many wonders in this world
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With new ingredients and processes, the next generation of substitutes will be not just more egg-like, but potentially more nutritious
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Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today
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Travel to the American South, Vietnam and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
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Turkey may have been part of the holiday meal, along with venison, shellfish and corn, but pies and potatoes were decidedly not on the menu
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The monarch set fashion trends during her time, and the flower holder became a sought-after accessory in Victorian society
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At the oldest public art museum in the United States, miniatures, glassware and other intricately created works transport visitors around the world
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How the dubious tradition of song-sharking led to a strangely beautiful repository of folk art
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Barracuda Swirl
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