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Superlatives: Start using ‘exalted’ says author

Arts, Culture & Media

If the word ‘awesome’ has lost its awesomeness, author Arthur Plotnik has a list of new superlatives to help you express yourself.

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What is heaven? Listeners respond

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Last week, we asked you to describe your version of heaven, as we spoke with the author of a book about our obsession with the afterlife. Here’s what you had to say.

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