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A Linguist Explains the Rules of Summoning Benedict Cumberbatch

By Ancient Grains, Magic Dec 02, 2013

The Toast's [Nicole's] ongoing Benedict Cumberbatch coverage can be found here.

Bandicoot Cabbagepatch, Bandersnatch Cumberbund, and even Wimbledon Tennismatch: there seem to be endless variations on the name of Benedict Cumberbatch. In fact, even street signs have gotten into the action:

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A Very Excellent Sad Song About December

By Ancient Grains, Music Dec 02, 2013
Some of the greatest songs in the world all have conditional titles. Anything that starts with "If" is almost certainly going to be good. Here are two of Merle Haggard's greatest "If" songs, both of which coincidentally happen to be about December and Mondays and are thus particularly relevant to us. "If ...Read More
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“Skoora,” Kids in the Hall

By Ancient Grains, Television Dec 02, 2013
"I, myself, am missing a leg." This one involves a shark. ...Read More
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Sponsored Post: Warby Parker Saves the Day

By Ancient Grains, Books Dec 01, 2013
Screen Shot 2013-10-23 at 3.04.02 PMPoor Lily Bart! She makes such terrible choices, doesn't she? Happily, on her way to that house party in Rhinebeck, she donned a pair of Ellison: Whiskey Tortoise sunglasses, allowing her ...Read More
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The Plight of Mrs. Beattie

By Ancient Grains, History Nov 29, 2013
I recently discovered the joys and frustrations involved in digging through old archives – frustrations, for example, like too many files, indecipherable handwriting, and constant sneezing; joys like reading the stories of everyday people from decades past, days upon days spent reading in solitude, and -- most importantly -- accidentally discovering old-timey ...Read More
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How To Ensure A Hangover

By Ancient Grains, Humor Nov 29, 2013
'Tis the season for rejoicing -- but beware! One too few glasses of eggnog at the office party, or a little less champagne than you'd planned on having for New Year's Eve, and you might just find yourself waking up at your usual hour the morning after, feeling more or less like ...Read More
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The Greatest Self-Help Titles In When Harry Met Sally’s Bookstore Scene

By Ancient Grains, Movies Nov 28, 2013
Making Life Right When It Feels All Wrong Cold Feet The Mythic Tarot How Men Feel I Love You: Let's Work It Out Men Who Can't Love ...Read More
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John Candy’s On-Point Orson Welles Impression

By Ancient Grains, Movies Nov 28, 2013
Since today seems to have sort of turned into an unofficial John Candy Day of Remembrance, let's close things out with John's unbelievably on-point Orson Welles impression on the old Billy Crystal show. ...Read More
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