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   first image of a black hole

   The first image of a black hole was the historic, first-ever image of a black hole, captured in 2019. The image was the subject of much amazement—and humor, especially in the form of internet jokes and…
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   #Bagelgate

   #Bagelgate refers to a viral Twitter post in March 2019 showing bagels sliced "St. Lous-style," like a loaf bread. The tweet sparked a lot of humorous discussion, light-hearted outrage, and general puzzlement on social media.
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   in the field

   In the field is an idiom with several, related meanings. When someone's in the field, they're "in direct contact with a source of data or subject of interest," as in doing work outside an office…
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   trashtag

   Trashtag refers to an internet challenge and hashtag campaign where people clean up a heavily littered area, posting before and after photos with the hashtag #trashtag.
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   bish

   Bish, sometimes spelled as beesh, is an alternative form of the coarse slang bitch, often used as a playful term among Black women or in Black drag culture. It's not to be confused with BiSH, a…
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   belfie

   A belfie is a "butt selfie." It's a photograph one takes showcasing their buttocks, especially to share on social media.
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   large adult sons

   Large adult sons is a meme about fictional grown men who cause trouble for their father but are still beloved by him. The phrase has been applied to real people, especially in politics and sports.
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   gorger

   A gorger is a Romani word for a non-Romani person. A gorger is also a synonym for "glutton," or someone who gorges on a great amount of food.
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   Beychella

   Beychella is a blend of superstar artist Beyoncé and the music festival Coachella. It refers to Beyoncé's historic, headlining performance at Coachella in 2018.
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    AOC

     AOC are the initials commonly used to refer to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic congresswoman for New York City.
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    National Paranormal Day

    Zoinks, Scoob! National Paranormal Day is an unofficial holiday on May 3. It celebrates and encourages discussion of paranormal activity and investigation.
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    International No Diet Day

    International No Diet Day is a day dedicated to body positivity and promoting a healthy lifestyle, regardless of shape or size. It is celebrated on May 6, represented by a light blue ribbon, and associated…