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Curiousity is the format, but there is no standard. Why? Because being curious means exploring without prejudice. I can't stay on a single topic. That's simply not how I'm wired.

I may go into a lengthy discussion comparing the generals of WWII and their tactics to characters from The Wire. I may deep dive into a shocking cultural phenomenon. I may explain, in great nuance, the mechanics of a modern dishwasher. The whole point is to explore our world from as many different angles as possible, and satisfy my own curiousity.

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