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Sandbox World

The latest stories from Sandbox World.

Crackgate: Sandbox World Word of the Week

Crackgate is a nickname for reports of cracked screens on Apple's foldable iPhone, and an example of how internet culture turns product problems into controversies.

Avengers: Doomsday and the Never-Ending Torture of Movie End Credits

Marvel and DC have turned movie credits into a guessing game. But how many hours are we willing to spend waiting for one last scene.

The Doors: Unbound and Dangerous

A lifelong Doors fan revisits Unbound and Dangerous and explores seven standout concert albums, explaining why the band's music keeps revealing something new.

Roy Lichtenstein: When Comic Books Became Art

Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop Art legacy takes center stage at the Whitney Museum’s Like New exhibition, exploring comic books, originality and today’s AI art debate.

The Great Pumpkin Carving: The Best Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Halloween

Find the best free pumpkin carving stencils for Halloween, from classic jack-o’-lantern faces to cats, monsters and printable pop culture designs.

Grubbits

The latest stories from Grubbits.

Forget Pumpkin Spice. Vampire Noodles Are an Appetite for Destruction

Nissin’s blood-red Vampire Noodles bring Hot Garlic Chicken ramen, vampire jokes and a gloriously ghoulish twist to Halloween food.

Oreo Wants Halloween to Glow, One Cookie Pack at a Time

Oreo’s Halloween cookies pair orange and green creme with glow-in-the-dark packaging, turning an ordinary snack wrapper into part of the spooky fun.

Underwood Deviled Ham: The Little Red Devil That Won’t Quit

Underwood Deviled Ham's Little Red Devil has a trademark dating to 1870, a literary cameo in William Faulkner, and a place in the Kennedy family home's history.

Everybody Hates Candy Corn. So Who Keeps Buying It?

Candy corn has been hated for generations, yet millions of pounds are sold every year. Here's the strange history behind Halloween's most divisive candy.

Why Does a Wedding Cake Cost $1,000 or More? The Strange History Behind It

Wedding cakes can cost thousands. Explore the strange history of wedding cakes, from purity and royal weddings to television, toppers and cake culture.