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The book could count as borderline-creepy but not really scary, and it is short enough for a quiet night in. A surreal, ...

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The greatest works of fiction have no word limit. They may last 1,000 pages, and still leave the reader hungry for more. But ...

We all know that reading is the best way to deepen our mind and broaden our perspective in life. Legendary writers devote ...

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Schools and colleges no longer teach formal logic, as evidenced by the huge number of people who espouse conspiracy theories (all of which fall apart when subjected to formal logic). So, unless you ...