attic

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The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The ’90s-themed attic, which he says is a metaphor for his mind, serves as the backdrop for his latest project: a podcast called “Big Bro With Kid Cudi,” premiering Wednesday via Wave Sports and Entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

We had no home and no possessions, except what could fit in our Toyota and a few boxes in my parents’ attic in south London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

A pristine copy of ‘Superman’ No. 1 that was found in an attic sold for $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions, becoming the most expensive comic book ever sold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Lars told us that there are whole families squashed into attic rooms where they can barely move.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler