Opinion

DAILY DIRT: Illinois No. 1 among ‘most hated states’

Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 19, 2025 I’m not sure, but I think my feelings were hurt by this ranking … Welcome to today’s ...

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DAILY DIRT: Just call me Teflon, or maybe Running Water

Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 17, 2025 I think we have an “Alexa” as a friend, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that ...

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Asian Myths and Legends Every Literature Student Should Read

There is something timeless about myths. They carry stories from one generation to another, holding the dreams, fears, and beliefs of entire civilizations. In ...

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DAILY DIRT: Strange museum exhibition in Japan allows visitors to experience the smell of various animals’ rear ends

Daily Dirt for Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Just when you think you had heard of everything, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that ...

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DAILY DIRT: Is ‘Respect’ by Aretha the best cover of a song … ever?

Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 10, 2025 I think we have a tremendous top three on today’s list. I would respect any argument feeling ...

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If you weren’t feeling old when you woke up today, just wait …

Daily Dirt for Monday, July 14, 2025 Confession: I always loved Winnie on “The Wonder Years” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make ...

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DAILY DIRT: All of these years later, the JFK-Lincoln coincidences remain thought provoking

Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 12, 2025 Hockey fans will enjoy — well, maybe — the fifth item in today’s second thought … Welcome ...

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DAILY DIRT: We start with Michael, and then work our way downward

Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 13, 2025 For the record, I’ve never had any interest in being an “odor specialist” … Welcome to today’s ...

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DAILY DIRT: TATTED inks its medal position in latest update of The Great Plate Debate

Daily Dirt for Friday, July 11, 2025 My goal is to learning something new every day, and today is a success. When you get ...

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DAILY DIRT: Illinoisans among the nation’s most sports-loving people

Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Missourians only come in at number 27. Welcome to The Daily Dirt’s Vol. 1,337: Three Thoughts for ...

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