11 Overlooked TV Shows to Catch This Summer

Championing an underrated TV show can be an absolute delight, like being part of a secret club that only the dedicated fans know about. Remember when Veronica Mars was overlooked by your friends? It may have felt lonely back then, but as more people discovered the show, discussing its jaw-dropping plot twists and exceptional performances …

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Discovering the True Moral of ‘The Truman Show’

Truman Burbank, the unwitting protagonist of the world’s most renowned television program, is supposed to represent an ordinary person. The Truman Show takes place in Seahaven, an island town that embodies the standardized norms of American suburbia. Truman is a product of his environment, living in a setting that lacks individuality. From the moment he …

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The Insights Offered by Your Preferred Personality Test

This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter from The Atlantic that provides daily recommendations for must-read articles. If you want to receive this newsletter, you can sign up for it here. Throughout history, people have tried to categorize their inner workings in various ways. From the four bodily fluids theory …

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The Things I Sacrificed When I Gave Up Tears

Crying is a natural biological process, yet it’s not uncommon for people to go long periods without shedding a tear. Author Benjamin Perry’s “Cry, Baby” examines the benefits of crying and why it’s worth reclaiming this emotional act. Perry reflects on his own experiences and how he went from someone who hadn’t cried in years …

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