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The future seemed shaped by an oft-repeated line from ancient Greek historian Thucydides: “The strong do what they will, and the weak suffer as they must.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Schrödinger's definitions have shaped color science for roughly 100 years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

“That experience shaped my business career afterward. Even now, I feel like Radio Korea runs through my blood. I love that station deeply.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“The fisherman said it’s a rock shaped like an elephant,” continued Marco.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook