Nick O'Malley
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Senior producer for MassLive, known for eating weird things. I also write about sports.
Why do these pumpkin spice foods exist? Beats me. But I ate them anyway.
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17 pumpkin spice foods no one ever asked for, ranked from weird to worst | Nick Ate It
I ate all the weird pumpkin foods I can find. I think my mouth may be broken now.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/10/17-pumpkin-spice-foods-no-one-ever-asked-for-ranked-from-weird-to-worstnick-ate-it.html
7 days ago
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I went on a quest across Massachusetts to find the best cider doughnuts in the state. Here are my findings.
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The 17 best cider doughnuts in Massachusetts, ranked
I scoured farm stores, country stores and orchards across the state to find the very best cider doughnuts in Massachusetts. Here are my findings.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/10/the-17-best-cider-doughnuts-in-massachusetts-ranked.html
8 days ago
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The latest in my
#BostonBucketList
series: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum absolutely rules... it certainly helps that I'm obsessed with the true-crime aspect of the heist.
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Boston Bucket List: The world-class museum with a $500M mystery
Boston is home to a world-class art museum that is also the subject of juicy true-crime podcasts
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/09/boston-bucket-list-the-world-class-museum-with-a-500m-mystery.html
9 days ago
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Starting a new series where I go to famous Massachusetts tourist spots to see if they're good or not.
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Boston duck boats: Tourist trap, or bad rap?
Come on, does anyone who lives in Massachusetts actually go on a Duck Tour? Should they? It fell upon me to find out.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/09/boston-duck-boats-tourist-trap-or-bad-rap.html
15 days ago
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I categorically refuse to learn my lesson about eating too much at The Big E.
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Oh, why did I eat that? I took on The Big E and almost didnāt make it (again)
I knew things looked bad when I got to my seventh food and said to myself, āOK, time to eat a Lobster Volcano.ā
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/09/oh-why-did-i-eat-that-i-took-on-the-big-e-and-almost-didnt-make-it-again.html
23 days ago
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After 12 years of being a sports reporter, I'm doing something new with MassLive: I'm leading our new Destinations coverage!
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Welcome to MassLiveās āDestinationsā: Weāre scouring the state so you donāt have to | Nick OāMalley
MassLive is launching a new section called "Destinations" that will highlight the best of fun, food and things to do in and around Massachusetts.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/09/welcome-to-masslives-destinations-were-scouring-the-state-so-you-dont-have-to-nick-omalley.html
24 days ago
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The Big E starts today! Here's my annual guide on where to find all the best (and craziest) foods
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The Big E Eaterās Guide 2025: What to eat and where to find it
The Big EĀ is back for 2025 ā and weāre here to help you find all the crazy fair foods you have your eye on.
https://www.masslive.com/the-big-e/2025/09/the-big-e-eaters-guide-2025-what-to-eat-and-where-to-find-it.html
27 days ago
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This is what happens when I'm allowed to write headlines
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I thought I knew chicken, then I tried the new chicken at NU Chicken
Fried chicken is not ā and will never be āĀ healthy. But at NU Chicken, the calories hit with a little less catastrophe.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/09/i-thought-i-knew-chicken-then-i-tried-the-new-chicken-at-nu-chicken.html
about 1 month ago
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A Central Mass. restaurant near me got featured on Gordon Ramsay's new TV show. So I went to check it out.
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I went to the Central Mass. restaurant rescued by Gordon Ramsay. Hereās what itās like
Gordon Ramsay rescued a Central Mass. restaurant. I went there to see what it's like now that the episode has aired.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/09/i-went-to-the-central-mass-restaurant-rescued-by-gordon-ramsay-heres-what-its-like.html
about 1 month ago
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Polar Seltzer has a flavor only available in the "American Southwest." Here's what New England is missing out on.
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I got a hold of Polar Seltzerās secret new flavor. Hereās what it tastes like
Polar Seltzer has a new limited-edition flavor, but you can't get it in New England.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/08/i-got-a-hold-of-polar-seltzers-secret-new-flavor-heres-what-it-tastes-like.html
about 1 month ago
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My new obsession at The Big E is these little ice cream bites that look like chicken nuggets.
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Chicken nuggets? No, thatās ice cream. What Iām excited to eat at The Big E
The Big E has ice cream that looks like chicken nuggets. It's one of the things I'm most excited to eat this year.
https://www.masslive.com/the-big-e/2025/08/chicken-nuggets-no-thats-ice-cream-what-im-excited-to-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2025.html
about 2 months ago
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We got a sneak peek of the crazy new foods at The Big E this year. Here's what to watch for:
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Here are the new foods coming to The Big E in 2025
Ice cream 'chicken nuggets?' Shrek's Swamp Water? Here are some of the foods coming to The Big E in 2025,
https://www.masslive.com/the-big-e/2025/08/here-are-the-new-foods-coming-to-the-big-e-in-2025.html
about 2 months ago
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Was taking the picture of a stupid cyber truck the other day - when suddenly there was a glitch in this poorly designed matrix.
about 2 months ago
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The big draw is the "Raven's Blood" Frosty. But I was surprised by the mystery sauces. And the spoon. This thing comes with a really good spoon.
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I ate the Wendyās Wednesday meal and āBloodā Frosty so you donāt have to
The new Wednesday Meal from Wendy's includes a "Blood" Frosty and four mystery sauces. Here's what it tastes like.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/08/i-ate-the-wendys-wednesday-meal-and-blood-frosty-so-you-dont-have-to.html
2 months ago
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Anyone can tell you that Burger King makes bad coffee. But I'm here to explain exactly HOW bad it is.
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Burger King has cold foam coffee now. I drank it so you donāt have to
Burger King recently reminded the world that, yes, they do serve coffee. It's not great.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/07/burger-king-has-cold-foam-coffee-now-i-drank-it-so-you-dont-have-to.html
2 months ago
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Will Clark had already told the story from broadcaster Will Flemming that Rafael Devers no-showed (3 times!) when he showed up early to provide mentoring at 1B
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Rafael Devers no-showed 3 times when Giants icon came early to mentor him at 1B
A Giants icon offered to mentor Rafael Devers at first base. He's issuing an ultimatum after the former Red Sox star no-showed.
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/07/rafael-devers-no-showed-3-times-when-giants-icon-came-early-to-mentor-him-at-1b.html
3 months ago
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The latest in my Mass. Hidden Gems series: Cindy's Drive In in Granby!
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Mass. Hidden Gems: Summertime hot dog and ice cream perfection at Cindyās Drive-In
Cindy's Drive-In is an old-school favorite where you can get amazing hot dogs and ice cream for less than $5 each.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/06/mass-hidden-gems-summertime-hot-dog-and-ice-cream-perfection-at-cindys-drive-in.html
4 months ago
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Over the past 12 years, I've ranked 98 Oreo flavors. The new Selena Gomez Oreos just cracked my top 10.
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I ate the new Selena Gomez Oreos and was stunned by how good they are
Hello? Cookie police? I would like to report that Selena Gomez has personally murdered my mouth-brain with an Oreo.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/06/i-ate-the-new-selena-gomez-oreos-and-was-stunned-by-how-good-they-are.html
4 months ago
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āI left there, I was like, āI donāt know if I can play when we start back in three days.ā So full, eating 15 lobster rolls at Big Papiās house."
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Ex-Red Sox champ still fawns over legendary lobster roll feasts at David Ortizās house
A former Red Sox champ revealed a story of how he would eat so many lobster rolls at David Ortiz's house that he wasn't sure if he'd be able to play the next game.
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/06/ex-red-sox-champ-still-fawns-over-legendary-lobster-roll-feasts-at-david-ortizs-house.html
4 months ago
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The latest in my hidden gems series: The Taco Spot on Grafton Street in Worcester is awesome. I feel compelled to tell everyone about how they incorporate cheese.
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Hidden Gems: The best use of cheese Iāve ever seen on a taco at The Taco Spot
Ever heard of a vampiro taco? It's a revolutionary leap in taco science that does crazy things with crispy cheese.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/05/hidden-gems-the-best-use-of-cheese-ive-ever-seen-on-a-taco-at-the-taco-spot.html
5 months ago
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a first-person look at the bill belichick-jordon hudson beauty pageant circus only the finest reporting from the holiday inn portland-by the bay
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I watched Bill Belichickās girlfriend compete in a beauty pageant so you donāt have to
I spent this weekend sitting in a Holiday Inn watching Bill Belichick's girlfriend compete in a beauty pageant. This is my story.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/05/i-watched-bill-belichicks-girlfriend-compete-in-a-beauty-pageant-so-you-dont-have-to.html
5 months ago
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This is either the high point or the low point of my journalism career... I'm still trying to figure it out
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I watched Bill Belichickās girlfriend compete in a beauty pageant so you donāt have to
I spent this weekend sitting in a Holiday Inn watching Bill Belichick's girlfriend compete in a beauty pageant. This is my story.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/05/i-watched-bill-belichicks-girlfriend-compete-in-a-beauty-pageant-so-you-dont-have-to.html
5 months ago
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More Bill Belichick beauty pageant coverage: Jordon Hudson shot the coach a wink, and he reacted.
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Bill Belichick sits front row as girlfriend shoots him a wink in beauty pageant
Bill Belichick kept a low profile as he sat front row for the prelims of Jordon Hudson's beauty pageant.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/05/bill-belichick-sits-front-row-as-girlfriend-shoots-him-a-wink-in-beauty-pageant.html
5 months ago
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Details on Bill Belichick attending Miss Maine USA (where his girlfriend Jordon Hudson is competing) here:
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add a skeleton here at some point
5 months ago
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Update: Bill Belichick IS here at the pageant, sitting in the first row.
add a skeleton here at some point
5 months ago
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Reporting live from the Miss Maine USA pageant in Portland will Jordon Hudson (Bill Belichick's girlfriend) is competing this VERY Holiday Inn
5 months ago
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The latest in my series on Massachusetts hidden gems: GlenPharmer Distillery in Franklin!
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Mass. Hidden Gems: A world-class distillery in a historic mill building at GlenPharmer
Try some of the best spirits you'll ever have along with a great food menu at GlenPharmer Distillery. If you can, grab a seat on the covered bridge.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/05/mass-hidden-gems-a-world-class-distillery-in-a-historic-mill-building-at-glenpharmer.html
5 months ago
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The latest in my hidden gems series: Got to highlight one of my favorite places in Massachusetts: Crepes Tea House in West Springfield
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Mass Hidden Gems: A pancake paradise at Crepes Tea House
With 134 types of tea and a wide variety of pancakes on the menu, Crepes Tea House is a cozy little gem in Western Mass.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/04/mass-hidden-gems-a-pancake-paradise-at-crepes-tea-house.html
6 months ago
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Continuing my Hidden Gems series with one of my favorites out in Western Mass -- Classic Burgers in West Springfield!
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Mass. Hidden Gems: Vintage car booths and homemade ice cream at Classic Burgers
Classic Burgers in West Springfield offers the ideal retro dining experience, where the booths look like they're classic cars.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/04/mass-hidden-gems-vintage-car-booths-and-homemade-ice-cream-at-classic-burgers.html
6 months ago
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checking in on ufl rosters to see what's going on over there
7 months ago
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Rosevelt Colvin's son can apparently dunk the hell out of a basketball.
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Patriots champās son wows in March Madness: āThat may be the dunk of the entire tournamentā
The son of a two-time Patriots champ made one of the biggest plays of March Madness so far.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/03/patriots-champs-son-wows-in-march-madness-that-may-be-the-dunk-of-the-entire-tournament.html
7 months ago
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KFC has a new form of fried potato. I liked it way more than I thought I would.
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I ate KFCās bucket of fried mashed potato balls so you donāt have to
This is a big day for potatoes. KFC has come up with a new deep-fried innovation thatās surprisingly good.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/03/i-ate-kfcs-bucket-of-fried-mashed-potato-balls-so-you-dont-have-to.html
7 months ago
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The Patriots added a veteran offensive lineman with 62 career starts who apparently LOVES rock climbing
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New England Patriots sign offensive lineman whoās āaddicted to rock climbingā (report)
The Patriots brought in some much-needed O-line help who has plenty of experience -- and an unusual hobby.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/03/new-england-patriots-sign-offensive-lineman-whos-addicted-to-rock-climbing-report.html
7 months ago
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Cool scene after Robert Spillane was introduced with the Patriots, draping his new jersey over his 9-month-old daughter, Nina.
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Patriots' new tackling machine shows what NFL contracts mean for a family
One of the Patriots' star free agents reminds us just what it means when a player gets an NFL contract.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/03/patriots-new-tackling-machine-shows-what-nfl-contracts-mean-for-a-family.html
7 months ago
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Hot take: The Patriots signing a perfectly average tackle for about a third of the cost of Dan Moore is a good move
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New England Patriots help Drake Maye by signing veteran tackle
The Patriots fill a major need in free agency by signing a veteran right tackle to help protect Drake Maye. Here's more:
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/03/new-england-patriots-help-drake-maye-by-signing-veteran-tackle.html
7 months ago
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Want to follow NFL and Patriots free agency with Twitter/X down? Here's everything we're hearing on Day 1 of tampering.
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What weāre hearing about NFL free agency, Patriots moves on Day 1 of legal tamping
Here's everything we're hearing about the Patriots activity on the free agent market -- and everything happening round the league.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/03/what-were-hearing-about-nfl-free-agency-patriots-moves-on-day-1-of-legal-tamping.html
7 months ago
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Starting off a series on Hidden Gems in Mass. First up, Wild Hare in Hudson
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Mass. Hidden Gems: Killer breakfast, secret hot dogs and a beer āplaygroundā at Wild Hare
Wild Hare is an oddball restaurant in all of the best ways, featuring awesome pastries, barrel-aged beers and a secret hot dog menu.
https://www.masslive.com/destinations/2025/03/mass-hidden-gems-killer-breakfast-secret-hot-dogs-and-a-beer-playground-at-wild-hare.html
7 months ago
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I think I used the word "goo" more in this article than any other in my career.
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I ate the Wendyās Girl Scout Cookie Frosty experiments so you donāt have to
The new Thin Mints Frosty isn't exactly a new flavor. It's a far more exciting experiment.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/02/i-ate-the-wendys-girl-scout-cookie-frosty-experiments-so-you-dont-have-to.html
7 months ago
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ā(Aaron Boone's) just so hurt. Itās so sad. When your fearless leader has fear, itās a little tough to see.ā
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Ex-Red Sox pitcher roasts āsadā Yankees, says 9-year-oldās team is better at defense
A former Red Sox pitcher says his 9-year-old's baseball team does something the Yankees forgot to do in the World Series.
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/02/ex-red-sox-pitcher-roasts-sad-yankees-says-9-year-olds-team-is-better-at-defense.html?utm_campaign=masslivesports&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
8 months ago
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I got to tour the facility where they make the meals for international flights out of Boston. I was not prepared for how intricate the process is.
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I learned how airplane food is made at Logan. Iām never complaining again
There's a lot that goes into airplane food. It involves a "ghost kitchen" making up to 12,000 meals a day, a kitchen that's sealed by a rabbi and a former "Top Chef" contestant.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/02/i-learned-how-airplane-food-is-made-at-logan-im-never-complaining-again.html
8 months ago
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Positively savage question posted to Tom Brady: "If you were playing against the Eagles, how many interceptions would you mistakenly throw to Cooper Dejean, thinking he was one of your receivers?"
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TOM BRADY: Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley
YouTube video by Sundae Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U_0Q_eMtaE
8 months ago
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[To the tune of "Love Shack"] Mock Draft -- baby, Mock Draft!
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NFL mock draft 2025: Patriots add gamechanger to steal Eagles Super Bowl formula
In our mock draft 2.0, we have the Patriots getting some fortunate breaks in order to nab perhaps this yearās top prize.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/02/nfl-mock-draft-2025-patriots-add-gamechanger-to-steal-eagles-super-bowl-formula.html
8 months ago
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life is trying to find something that makes you this happy
8 months ago
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A UMass student won $10,000 on a half-court shot, then got stiffed by the insurance company, but then got it back after UMass decided to pay it themselves
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UMass student was stiffed $10K after half-court shot. Then the school fixed it
Over the course of three days, a UMass senior won $10,000, lost $10,000 and then won it again.
https://www.masslive.com/umassbasketball/2025/02/umass-student-was-stiffed-10k-after-half-court-shot-then-the-school-fixed-it.html
8 months ago
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Update: My all-time seltzer rankings is now up to 88 flavors.
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Polar Seltzer has ādessertā flavors now. I drank them so you donāt have to.
The new "dessert cart" flavors are wild. Two are keepers, but one is the worst Polar Seltzer has ever made.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/02/polar-seltzer-has-dessert-flavors-now-i-drank-them-so-you-dont-have-to.html
8 months ago
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Welcome to Part 95 of my ongoing Oreo rankings: Post Malone Oreos!
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I ate Post Malone Oreos so you donāt have to. Thereās just 1 problem with them
The Post Malone Oreos has a chance to be something new and remarkable. But thereās one decision they made that threw it all off.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/01/i-ate-post-malone-oreos-so-you-dont-have-to-theres-just-1-problem-with-them.html
8 months ago
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Tastes surprisingly close to roast chicken skin... They're not good, but they do taste like chicken skin
9 months ago
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I've spent the last 12 years of my professional career reviewing Oreos (a statement I really need to reflect upon). This is the most asinine one I've ever eaten.
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This is the most pointless Oreo ever made. I ate it so you donāt have to.
Iāve tried explaining what "Oreo Loaded" means to people and I feel like a conspiracy theorist.
https://www.masslive.com/food/2025/01/this-is-the-most-pointless-oreo-ever-made-i-ate-it-so-you-dont-have-to.html
9 months ago
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The number of Patriots in the Pro Bowl has dropped from 1 to 0.
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Patriots only had 1 Pro Bowler, now heās being replaced by a Steeler
The number of Patriots participating in this yearās Pro Bowl has gone from one to zero.
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/01/patriots-only-had-1-pro-bowler-now-hes-being-replaced-by-a-steeler.html
9 months ago
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Gillette Stadium attendance at the Week 18 opening kickoff -- not great!
9 months ago
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