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Be Sensible? Ask a Genie
Our genie answers a letter about the balance of fun versus practicality.
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A Plan for Summer
A can't-miss event, and a new theme for summer.
Editorial
Are You a Protagonist? Take our Quiz!
Advice and caution for main characters at the outset of their stories.
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Shoe Leather and Browned Butter
Man on the Street with Arnie and Vera. And Cookies.
Science
When This Ship's a'Rockin': Whale Report
Orca shenanigans and inter-species chats, in this week's science feature.
Advice
You Gotta Earn It? Ask a Genie
Our genie-in-residence, on the (questionable) value of hard work and self-sufficiency.
Forecast
Weekly Forecast: May 13-19
A word from our weatherman.
Puzzle
As to the Whereabouts of My Marbles
Did I ever have my marbles? If so, where are they now?
Linguistics
Weird People and the Weird Things Named After Them
Exploring eponyms and the stories behind them.
Travel
The Naughty Girl who Crossed the World
The true story of a daring girl and her patently negligent father.
Advice
A Guaranteed Win: Ask A Genie
A reader asks our Genie-in-Residence about the wisdom of earning your wish.
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Six Months on the Quarterdeck
Celebrating six productive months at The Daily Ostrich.