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Sitting at #431 is Basil, which, as we all know, tastes delicious on all the things, including pastas, salads, and pizzas. Not exactly mainstream yet, the name Basil, which means “royal and brave,” ...

Vanishing World” is equal parts story and thought experiment, an entertaining and thought-provoking commentary on modern society.