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From its initial title to its real life inspirations to its disastrous, misconception-causing English translations.

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Monkey bread—a sticky pull-apart pastry that’s typically made from canned biscuit dough —is a sugary, cinnamony treat.

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When Warner Bros. chose not to renew its Sesame Street output deal with HBO and Max in 2024, many viewers were disappointed.

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Zinc levels show the giant shark ate more creatures than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about its behavior.

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