Floral Arrangements
Each of these answers contains the name of a flower or flowering plant. If we were to say, "British singer who recorded the albums "It's Not Me, It's You" and "Sheezus," you would reply, "Lily Allen."
Arts
Just Fur Fun, Peeking At 'The Secret Life Of Pets'
An animated animal version of Toy Story sounds like a good idea, but when the animals don't act like animals, the film runs low on inspiration.
Dispelling The Myth Of A Classless Society In 'White Trash'
Is America really a classless society? As part of the All Things Considered series, "The New Middle," NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to author Nancy Isenberg about her new book, White Trash which argues the notion of a classless society is a myth that hides an ugly truth about how we view the poor.
Los Angeles Chef Pushes Boundaries Of Taste In Art Installation
Los Angeles's top cult chef has been pushing the boundaries of taste at the Museum of Contemporary Art with an art installation that combines dining, sculpture and taxidermy. It's also a way for a museum to connect with the city's vibrant food scene.
In Chile, 'Marraqueta' Is The Daily Bread
This crusty bread likely originated with French immigrants of centuries past, but it's become deeply entwined with Chilean identity, diet ... even language. Yet most people don't make it at home.
'Unbroken Brain' Explains Why 'Tough' Treatment Doesn't Help Drug Addicts
"We have this idea that if we are just cruel enough and mean enough ... to people with addiction, that they will suddenly wake up and stop, and that is not the case," journalist Maia Szalavitz says.
A Television Giant Comes Into Focus
Norman Lear: Just Another Version Of You doesn't address itself to all the current manifestations of the national attitudes at stake in All In The Family, but there's much to be learned from it.
A Story Of Sisters And The Pain They Carry
While less emotionally urgent than some of director Hirokazu Kore-eda's previous work, Our Little Sister retains the director's interest in the plight of emotionally neglected children.
'Underground Airlines' Is An Extraordinary Work Of Alternate History
In his new novel, Ben H. Winters imagines that the Civil War never happened and that slavery is still legal in some states. Critic Maureen Corrigan says Underground Airlines is "one suspenseful tale."
'Underground Airlines' Presents A Scarily Realistic Alternate History
Ben H. Winters' new novel is set in a modern-day America in which almost everything seems normal — except for the fact that the Civil War never happened, and slavery is still legal in four states.