BackTalk
Decades Later, Her Fans Prove Buika's Teacher Was Wrong
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Pop Culture
Legos and other interlocking toys are only one kind of blocks that remain popular with kids.
From Classic Toys To New Twists, Kids Go Back To Blocks
()NPR's Neda Ulaby investigates a trend in toys that sounds awfully familiar: Manufacturers are finding new ways to get kids interested in playing with blocks, both real and virtual.
Monkey See
Death Of A Puppy: An Exclusive Imaginary Excerpt From The 'Man Of Steel' Sequel()
June 18, 2013 We've gotten our hands on an exclusive excerpt from the sequel to the Superman smash (by making it up ourselves).
Monkey See
Teens Find The Right Tools For Their Social-Media Jobs()
June 17, 2013 There was a time — a time long, long ago — when MySpace dominated the teen social-media world. Not anymore. NPR's Sami Yenigun looks at how teenagers use various social platforms in today's increasingly segmented online universe.
Monkey See
In Slight Defense Of Miss Utah USA, A Little Bit, With Reservations()
June 17, 2013 What do you expect when you ask a terrible question in a ridiculous setting?
Monkey See
The NFL To Your Purse: Drop Dead()
June 17, 2013 The NFL has a new bag policy that won't allow camera bags, seat cushions, or — gasp! — purses.
Monkey See
An 'Adventure' For Kids And Maybe For Their Parents, Too()
June 17, 2013 Adventure Time isn't your typical cartoon, but it's capturing an audience of kids and adults who believe it's getting at something special.
The Salt
Sorry, Dr. Oz, Green Coffee Can't Even Slim Down Chubby Mice()
June 14, 2013 An extract from raw, green coffee beans has been called a "miracle" weight-loss aid. But a study in mice casts doubt on the supplement's fat-burning effects — and even offers preliminary evidence that it could be harmful.
