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Recent Examples of mind-bending
From rare artifacts, mind-bending illusions, interactive exhibits, and unique collections, there’s a lot to explore.
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
The elusive creature looms throughout the Icon Park attraction, adding holiday photo ops to the mind-bending scenery.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Johnson writes about mind-bending matters in language that is clear and entertaining and that doesn’t require a science degree to understand.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Stiller wrapped filming on Severance season 2 for Apple TV+ in April 2024, and will likely have a third season to direct if the mind-bending sci-fi drama hits the highs of the 2022 first.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
The elusive creature looms throughout the Icon Park attraction, adding holiday photo ops to the mind-bending scenery.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Johnson writes about mind-bending matters in language that is clear and entertaining and that doesn’t require a science degree to understand.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Stiller wrapped filming on Severance season 2 for Apple TV+ in April 2024, and will likely have a third season to direct if the mind-bending sci-fi drama hits the highs of the 2022 first.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Somehow the site’s breathtaking antiquity had, all this time, succeeded in blinding me to its host country’s youth, its essential fragility.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Luckily, history has shown us that under immense pressure can come breathtaking diamonds.Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Young galleries featuring emerging artists working across diverse disciplines are on an exciting trajectory.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Idaho Bag Count on The Row to make a subtle carryall feel exciting.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The complete answer will have to wait through college and European signing season but there’s an interesting change emerging.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the fact, Leonard dropped an interesting quote to reflect on his return to the court.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Parents might opt for thrilling activities like white-water rafting, go bird-watching, or a take soothing dip in a hot spring.Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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The synergistic tag-team elements, tight defensive abilities, and aerial combat mechanics give it a thrilling Devil May Cry-like flair.PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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