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Duolingo, the language learning platform, recently announced the opening of ‘Duo's Taqueria,’ next to its headquarters in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA. Originally opened as a take-out window in 2022, ...

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Picking the perfect tree doesn’t have to be a hassle. Kristin Tompkins, with Lights for Decorators, said all you have to do is choose what you like and have fun. “Pick one you just like,” Tompkins ...

Learning a new language before the Internet was brutal. It involved dense textbooks and a bunch of in-person classes, spending innumerable hours en route to full fluency. We've come a long way since ...

[What follows is one of the many merry articles in the Mercury' s Winter Guide 2025. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you're feeling generous this holiday ...