'The Matrix' is so deeply embedded in pop culture that some younger viewers may be underwhelmed by the premise, as evidenced by a story shared by Keanu Reeves.

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The method involves falling asleep only fleetingly, at which point your brain might be better prepared to tackle a creative problem. (Like a surrealist painting.)
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Customers can play games for the chance to win free Starbucks products every day for the rest of their life—or at least a decent chunk of it.
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The crow, known as Cosmo, made a stir at Allen Dale Elementary by teaching kids a few choice expletives.
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