Literature is full of reminders that long odds can sometimes be surmounted.

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B. Pladek's speculative tale about the dark future of education, 'Teach Them a Story to Teach Them Kindness,' appears on io9 ...

The "Percy Jackson" series by Rick Riordan will return to TV screens this year. If you can't wait for Season 2, read one of ...

Former producer of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Andy Lassner reacted to Allison Holker’s claims about Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ ...

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Manuel Betancourt’s new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.' ...

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