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Every once in a while, the internet pauses its endless arguments about politics, cryptocurrency, and whether pineapple belongs on pizza to do something remarkably old-fashioned: remember a person who lived an actual life. That’s what happens when an obituary shows up online. This time, the name quietly appearing among the millions of daily headlines is Peter Patrick Forte , a man who lived 92 years and passed away on March 6, 2026, in Avon, Connecticut. He was born on May 5, 1933, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Pasquale Forte and Constance (D’Addario) DeMauro. And just like that—between ads, search results, and condolence buttons—the internet quietly acknowledges the entire arc of a human life. But here’s the strange thing about obituaries in the digital age: they sit in the same ecosystem as cat videos, meme stocks, and conspiracy threads about lizard people. Which means reading one isn’t just a solemn experience anymore. It’s also weird. Very weird. So let’s talk about...

Every generation believes it has discovered the secret code to art. Not just art appreciation. Not the quiet, nerdy joy of standing in a museum reading a wall plaque and pretending you understand chiaroscuro. No—each generation believes it has unlocked the truth . The hidden symbols. The suppressed meanings. The conspiracies buried in brushstrokes. The whispers of secret societies hiding in marble veins. And somehow, inevitably, Michelangelo gets dragged into it . In the modern imagination, Michelangelo has become less of a Renaissance artist and more of a supporting character in an endless stream of speculative documentaries, YouTube essays, and paperback thrillers that promise to reveal what the Vatican, the Medici, the Freemasons, and possibly aliens have been hiding for centuries. Welcome to the strange cultural phenomenon of the “New Michelangelos.” These are the commentators, theorists, amateur historians, and occasionally very confident influencers who approach art history t...

There are certain moments in American politics when lawmakers gather, smile for cameras, hold up freshly signed legislation, and collectively pretend they’ve just solved a crisis. The ink dries, the press releases fly, and somewhere a legislative aide writes the phrase “historic reform.” Recently, one such moment occurred when a governor signed a package of medical malpractice reforms and several other health care bills into law. The announcement came with all the usual ingredients: solemn speeches about protecting patients, promises of lower costs, and a healthy dose of optimism about how this legislation will finally—finally—fix the complicated ecosystem known as American health care. And if you’ve been paying attention to health policy for more than five minutes, you know exactly how this story usually goes. Not with a bang. Not with a revolution. But with a carefully negotiated compromise that leaves everyone mildly dissatisfied and politicians claiming victory anyway. Let’s ...

A mildly chaotic culinary guide for people who are hungry, tired, and suspicious of food trends. March is a weird month. Winter is technically over, but the weather hasn’t gotten the memo. One day it’s sunny and optimistic; the next day the wind slaps you across the face like you owe it money. Grocery stores are in a similar mood swing. Half the shelves scream “spring freshness!” while the other half is still selling soup like civilization depends on it. So when people ask, “What should I eat in March?” the real answer is: something comforting, something bright, something caffeinated, something fermented, and something that makes you feel like you briefly have your life together. Below are five things worth eating or drinking in March 2026. Not because a lifestyle magazine said so, but because they survive the strange emotional terrain between winter survival mode and spring optimism. Let’s begin. 1. Citrus Everything Because sunlight is still on backorder. March is peak citrus...