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The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026 -
White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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The mix of academic-level intellectualism and gross-out outrageousness fits the mood Riley wants to conjure.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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For the designer, worldliness and intellectualism go hand in hand.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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At their best, then, prediction markets aggregate collective intelligence to weigh the likelihood of future events.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pixel 9a brings Google's flagship intelligence to a more accessible price point without compromising on durability or features.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That mentality was on display in Miami’s 2-1 Opening Day win over the Colorado Rockies, a gritty win that featured a stellar start from ace Sandy Alcantara, timely hitting and strong defense — the backbone of any successful team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Not coming out with a soft mentality.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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How could all their passion and intellect be allowed to go to waste?—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on Young’s addiction feels reductive, especially when her catalog is filled with humor and intellect and skill.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Welniak has been able to pick her brain about pitching.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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People in their teens and early 20s are considered to be at greater risk for this type of rare but serious bacterial infection called meningococcal group B that can lead to meningitis, an inflammation in the membranes that cover the spinal cord and brain.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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New romance is a reason to celebrate!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The future of legal sports betting States that have not yet legalized sports betting may still see similar trends in financial insecurity for reasons beyond spillover effects.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Eggheadedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggheadedness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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