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Two scholars found that when arts nonprofits devote 35% of their budget to overhead, they fare best in terms of attendance.
Despite the fact that many of its elements were alien to American audiences, the film became a sensation.
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The pickle-obsessed can now order a pickle pizza with a side of pickle potato chips, wash it down with a pickle beer and…
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Hiding in plain sight, they’re subtle reminders that we’re being watched, tracked, studied.