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For most of history, people didn't try predicting the future. Maybe that was wise.

The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

The "wine mom" label has become a useful shorthand for a politically activated and well-organized liberal cohort, and the results of the upcoming midterm elections may hinge on this otherwise undefined group.

The novelist--whose new book, "John of John," is out now--shares a few of his favorite works of historical fiction that center on queer characters.

The politician tries his hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.

The actor, producer, and director tries his hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.

Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby try their hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.

The internet sensations and co-authors of "The Hidden Power of F*cking Up" try their hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.

The "Stuber" stars try their hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.

The "Missing Link" stars try their hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.