As many fans of Sherlock Holmes know, Arthur Conan Doyle had a real-life inspiration when he created the world’s most famous fictional detective. His muse was Joseph Bell, the surgeon who taught Conan Doyle when the future author was a medical student in Edinburgh. In Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes, author Lindsey
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Skinny men, I hear your cry. It’s hard to gain weight. People always ask if you’re hungry. You’re always having your athletic abilities questioned. It’s. not. fair.  Putting on muscle takes forever… it seems. Can you dress as a skinny guy and still look bigger and more solid? Well…yes to an extent. Nothing can actually
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Nebraska’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled on October 16 that the state’s anti-transgender sports measure can remain on its November midterm ballot. Cara Ullman, a registered Democrat, filed the lawsuit with the state Supreme Court on Monday, August 31. She alleged that the measure’s explanation, which was on a petition that Nebraskans signed to get it
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Stargate is truly one of the most fascinating sci-fi series in media history. While Stargate was originally going to be a trilogy of films, that plan was eventually scrapped, despite the original’s box office success. While there was talk of a sequel set over a decade after the first (complete with a new mythos that
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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. How the Paris Protests Are Impacting French Retailers As the protests in Paris escalate, rioting and looting have erupted amid the chaos. Looters have targeted French storefronts, including Lacoste, the ⁠Galeries Lafayette department store, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine. The French government and law enforcement
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In August, Amy Helm—the daughter of late Band member Levon Helm, and a singer-songwriter in her own right—was sued in federal court for self-dealing, trademark infringement, and causing $2 million in damages to Levon Helm Studios (LHS), among other charges. Now, Amy Helm has countersued the studio, alleging that her successor, Brian Parillo, used invalid
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If you’ve ever brought a toddler to the grocery store, you know what it’s like to write a novel. You can prepare all you want, but it will never go the way you expect. There’ll be surprises, distractions, accidents, meltdowns and the occasional detour down the wrong aisle. Sometimes you might impulsively throw something in
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Cold-weather dressing is all about finding pieces you’ll want to reach for again and again, whether you’re staying in or heading out.  Skims has cozy layers for both, from matching fleece and sweater-knit sets to faux-shearling jackets, sherpa accessories, and soft layers that will make getting dressed feel so much easier this winter. Once the
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Sahara Ray’s legacy on and off the runway endures. The model and swimsuit designer died Oct. 18, her family confirmed. She was 34.  “She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital,” Ray’s family said in a statement to TMZ Oct. 19. “She was so loved.” E! News has reached out to reps for
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Her new single explores betrayal, divorce and the difficult business of telling your own story. A relationship can end long before the arguments stop running through your head. There are conversations you replay, explanations you no longer believe and small moments that look different once you know what was happening. The separation itself may have
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Officials in the Massachusetts town of Swampscott angered many residents last week when they announced two rainbow crosswalks were “restriped” due to “regularly scheduled maintenance.” “The Town recognizes the significance these crosswalks have held for members of our community and appreciates the generosity and spirit behind their original installation,” read a statement from the official
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When you think of superheroes with tech-powered suits, many people likely think of Marvel’s Iron Man or other major heroes in the franchise. However, there’s a good deal of impressive heroes and anti-heroes outside of Marvel Comics that also sport iconic tech-powered suits. These suits range from advanced, armored exoskeletons to even alien machinery, and
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A client of mine once got his nose on a newer blue fragrance. The opening was gorgeous, a citron and mint combination that made him want to buy it on the spot. Then, an hour later? Nothing special. Just another blue scent that smells like a hundred others. #rmrs-cmp-cologne *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;} #rmrs-cmp-cologne{ –navy:#14213d; –navy2:#1f335c; –cream:#faf6ec; –cream2:#f1e9d6;
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A Harry Styles tour documentary directed by John Wilson is on the way. Variety reports that The History of Concrete director and creator of HBO’s How To With John Wilson has been filming Styles’ 30-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden for a forthcoming project produced by Universal Pictures Content Group, Peanut World Pictures
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Ruaridh Mollica is entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe with superpowers, and a point worth repeating: Who you’re dating doesn’t determine whether you’re bisexual. That’s right, another queer character is joining the MCU! The VisionQuest actor confirmed that his character, Tommy Maximoff, is bisexual while discussing his own connection to the role. For Mollica, who identifies
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