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Do you remember 'Sharpiegate'? What about Roman numerals? Find out in the quiz

By Holly J. Morris

Published February 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

This week, eggs are so expensive that jokes about broke millennials can finally pivot from lattes and avocado toast. How dare they complain about housing prices when they shamelessly spend $8 on a dietary staple? So entitled.

Plus, we've got polar bears, spring break, Roman numerals, incoming asteroids and more — and it doesn't cost a thing.

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