Making A Change To Keep A Constant Consonant
Given two words, change the first consonant sound in each word to the same new consonant sound and you'll phonetically name two things in the same category.
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Bill Cosby's Silence On Rape Allegations Makes Huge Media Noise
Bill Cosby's silence when asked by an NPR anchor about rape allegations made big media news. The ongoing controversy may also hint at a generational divide between his fans and his latest critics.
Author Wrestles With Wolves In 'Treat Us Like Dogs'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Carolyn Chute about her new novel, Treat Us Like Dogs and We Will Become Wolves. The book follows a reporter as she investigates a remote commune and its charismatic leader.
Not My Job: We Ask 'Real Housewives' Producer Andy Cohen About House Flies
Andy Cohen is host of Watch What Happens Live and also the Bravo producer responsible for the Real Housewives franchise. He'll play a game called "Bzzz ... bzzz ... bzzz."
In 'The Homesman,' Wind Is The Sound Of Insanity
Two composers became instrument builders to score the film, set in the pioneer days of the American West. "We both knew what the movie sounded like. We just had to find it," Tommy Lee Jones says.
What We Learn When Find Silence
From NPR's Guy Raz, host of the TED Radio Hour: the story of environmentalist John Francis, who took a 17-year vow of silence — and what he learned about the power of quiet.
'Recasting' India's Economic Policy For The Free Market
Fortune India editor-at-large Hindol Sengupta's new book chronicles India's lurching progress away from a state-controlled economy to a more open system that encourages business and investment.
These 'True Tales' Add Nuance To The Immigration Discussion
President Obama announced an executive action on immigration this week. For an in-depth look at the issue, author Gustavo Arellano recommends two nonfiction collections about Mexican immigrants.
Thanksgiving, Frozen: A 6-Day Guide To What To Cook Ahead, And When
You don't have to leave all the cooking for Thursday. We offer tips for getting most of the meal ready in advance so you can sleep in a little later on the big day.
The 3-Bird Turducken Has Nothing On This 17-Bird Royal Roast
The Frenchman who was the world's first restaurant critic launched the world's first serial food journal in 1803. To wow readers, he offered a recipe for rôti sans pareil, the roast without equal.