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Frankenstein

[frang-kuhn-stahyn] / ˈfræŋ kənˌstaɪn /


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Flatworms are highly effective at rebuilding their own bodies, but these fused "Frankenstein" worms rejected tissue from unrelated individuals.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Ward added that “I’d rather drink full-sugar, Mexican Coke or, shock, Pepsi Zero, than allow the soulless Frankenstein monster known as Diet Coke to pass my lips.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Guillermo del Toro, the director of "Frankenstein," which will compete for the best picture Oscar on Sunday, is notoriously anti-AI, insisting he would "rather die" than use it.

From Barron's Mar. 10, 2026

Guillermo Del Toro's take on the classic tale Frankenstein, starring Jacob Elordi, swept the design categories, first taking home best production design.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

Dr. Frankenstein thought the castle wasn’t flammable, but the villagers proved him wrong. flounder/founder.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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