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In “Doctor Dolittle’s Delusion,” he argued that language is a biological system unique to humans, despite the widespread belief that it extended to other animals.

He translated nearly 30 books, including novels by Georges Perec, a master of linguistic games, and Ismail Kadare.

Rabih Alameddine’s “The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)” won in fiction, while Omar El Akkad’s reckoning with Gaza took the nonfiction prize.

A family’s forgotten copy of Superman No. 1, from 1939, was sold by Heritage Auctions.

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He turned an obsession with forgotten stars into a popular series, long before “Where Are They Now?” features became ubiquitous.

A family’s forgotten copy of Superman No. 1, from 1939, was $9.12 million, with fees.

The author’s newly unveiled papers reveal the meticulous planning and devotion to cooking that went into her big holiday meals.

David Lebovitz has built a loyal following online with recipes that offer shortcuts but make no compromises.

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