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News, cheese, cheese caves, government cheese

Did You Know There’s a Cheese Cave Under Springfield, Missouri?

Traditional wheels of Gouda cheese on display on cobblestones at Alkmaar cheese market, The Netherlands. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)

The lore of the Missouri cheese caves spans nearly 50 years, and all of it feels like a fever dream.

The post Did You Know There’s a Cheese Cave Under Springfield, Missouri? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, affirmative action, conservatives, the courts

The Guy Behind Dismantling Affirmative Action Is Now Coming After VC Grants for Black Women

Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone joins "CBS Mornings" to respond to a "racial discrimination" lawsuit brought against the venture capital fund by a non-profit group led by a conservative activist.

Blum isn’t the only one being racist while masquerading as an equal rights advocate.

The post The Guy Behind Dismantling Affirmative Action Is Now Coming After VC Grants for Black Women appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, September 11th, SpongeBob SquarePants

Whoops, AI Is Making Images of Spongebob Squarepants Committing 9/11

Spongebob and Patrick look shocked in a still from 'Spongebob Squarepants'.

Who lives in a pineapple upon a throne of lies? Spongebob Squarepants.

The post Whoops, AI Is Making Images of Spongebob Squarepants Committing 9/11 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, the Damane, The Wheel of Time (series)

The Damane Truly Are the Most Terrifying Piece of Worldbuilding in Season 2 of ‘The Wheel of Time’

Madeleine Madden plays Egwene al'Vere in the second season of 'The Wheel of Time'.

I think it's time to reflect on what was undoubtedly the most terrifying new addition to this story’s fascinating and intricate worldbuilding.

The post The Damane Truly Are the Most Terrifying Piece of Worldbuilding in Season 2 of ‘The Wheel of Time’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ke Huy Quan, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ke Huy Quan’s ‘Loki’ Character Takes Us Back to His Roots

Ke Huy Quan in Loki

He's their repair guy!

The post Ke Huy Quan’s ‘Loki’ Character Takes Us Back to His Roots appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet

Get the sleep you need with adorable sleep pet Pocket Kado

Sponsored by Pocket Kado. Get the sleep you deserve with the free app here.

The post Get the sleep you need with adorable sleep pet Pocket Kado appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rafael Casal

Want To Know Who Is Playing X-5 In ‘Loki’ Season 2?

TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 11: Rafael Casal attends the "Wildcat" premiere during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival at Royal Alexandra Theatre on September 11, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Jeremy Chan/Getty Images)

If you haven't seen him before, you need to watch Blindspotting.

The post Want To Know Who Is Playing X-5 In ‘Loki’ Season 2? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, anxiety, body horror, horror movies, mental health

Filmmaker Anna Zlokovic Turns Hidden Anxiety Into Body Horror

Poster for Appendage. A woman looks up in fear as two miniature hands grab her face.

Anna Zlokovic's new film proves that body horror can lead to compassion and self-acceptance.

The post Filmmaker Anna Zlokovic Turns Hidden Anxiety Into Body Horror appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Loki, Loki Laufeyson, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mobius M. Mobius, Owen Wilson, shipping, Tom Hiddleston

Mobius and Loki Are Tethered To Each Other Like Two Love Sick Puppies

Loki and Mobius in the Elevator together looking in love

Please just kiss already.

The post Mobius and Loki Are Tethered To Each Other Like Two Love Sick Puppies appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Amazon Studios, documentaries, Twin Flames Universe

New Twin Flames Docuseries Goes Deep Into the Group Promoting Toxic Behavior in the Name of Spiritual Love

A white man and white woman on a video chat talk to their class in 'Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe'.

Twin Flames Universe preys on the loneliness of people.

The post New Twin Flames Docuseries Goes Deep Into the Group Promoting Toxic Behavior in the Name of Spiritual Love appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, anime, CrunchyRoll, lawsuits

What’s the Deal With That Crunchyroll Facebook Lawsuit?

Crunchyroll Hime on a banner.

Did Crunchyroll nab your data and share it with third-parties without your consent?

The post What’s the Deal With That Crunchyroll Facebook Lawsuit? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, horror films, horror movies, Leprechaun

Director Mark Jones Fought to Keep the Humor in This Classic Slasher Flick

Warwick Davis poses as the Leprechaun in 'Leprechaun.'

Who knew that a movie inspired by a breakfast cereal would become an enduring fan favorite?

The post Director Mark Jones Fought to Keep the Humor in This Classic Slasher Flick appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, diversity, Scholastic, schools

Scholastic Under Fire for Allowing Schools to Opt Out of ‘Diverse Books’ for Book Fairs

Woman holding a stack of books while gesturing "stop"

Scholastic has been accused of bending to right-wing pressure, making having diverse books optional for school book fairs.

The post Scholastic Under Fire for Allowing Schools to Opt Out of ‘Diverse Books’ for Book Fairs appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ke Huy Quan, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe, ouroboros

Ouroboros Deserves the World on ‘Loki’

Ke Huy Quan in Loki

It's so nice having Ke Huy Quan in Loki.

The post Ouroboros Deserves the World on ‘Loki’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, classified documents, Donald Trump indictment, Trump

Trump Allegedly Babbled Nuclear Secrets to a Random Australian Billionaire

Donald Trump stands awkwardly and yells.

Trump is a threat to national security, period.

The post Trump Allegedly Babbled Nuclear Secrets to a Random Australian Billionaire appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Priscilla, Priscilla Presley, Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola’s Vibrant ‘Priscilla’ Paints a Darker Image of Life With Elvis

TV, Castlevania, Castlevania: Nocturne, Horror, Netflix

‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Is Creeping Back for Season 2!

An animated vampire with glowing pink eyes smiles menacingly in 'Castlevania: Nocturne.'

There are way too many unanswered questions.

The post ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Is Creeping Back for Season 2! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Apple TV+, Edith Wharton, Gilded Age, The Buccaneers (series)

This New Gilded Age Drama Is Luring Me In With an Intriguing Premise & Contemporary Pop

Kristine Froseth as Nan St. George, Alisha Boe as Conchita Closson, Josie Totah as Mabel Elmsworth, Aubri Ibrag as Lizzy Elmsworth, and Imogen Waterhouse as Jinny St. George in 'The Buccaneers.'

The Apple TV+ trailer already received comparisons to Netflix's Bridgerton.

The post This New Gilded Age Drama Is Luring Me In With an Intriguing Premise & Contemporary Pop appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe

‘Loki’ Season 2: Who the Heck Is Ravonna Renslayer?

Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Ravonna Renslayer in 'Loki'

Much like everyone else in Loki, Ravonna is an incredibly complicated character whose motives aren't always black and white.

The post ‘Loki’ Season 2: Who the Heck Is Ravonna Renslayer? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, BTS, Jack Harlow, Jungkook

One Jack Harlow Line in JungKook Collab Prompts Mixed Feelings Among Asian Listeners

Jack Harlow in the 3D music video featuring his lineup of girls that don't have ABG aesthetics and are not Asian

Jack Harlow gives a shoutout to ABGs in 3D, but the girls he was referring to in the music video as ABG were neither Asian nor ABG.

The post One Jack Harlow Line in JungKook Collab Prompts Mixed Feelings Among Asian Listeners appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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