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Hilarious Reader Critiques, Head Lice Selfies, and Glamorous DC Dinners: A Peek into The Washington Post

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Discover the quirky complaints, surprising head lice selfie trend, and lavish D.C. dinner parties featured in The Washington Post this week!

In a weekly tradition at The Washington Post, readers unapologetically air their grievances, ranging from grammatical errors to calls for more team spirit. Amid the lighthearted critiques, a peculiar trend emerges – 'selfies' are rumored to be a surprising culprit in the rise of head lice outbreaks. While scientific studies lag behind, anecdotal evidence hints at their role in the itchy epidemic.

Delving into the luxurious side of D.C., a magnificent five-bedroom house in Massachusetts Avenue Heights takes the spotlight as the host of high-profile dinner parties. From White House officials to business tycoons, this estate has witnessed extravagant gatherings synonymous with power and influence.

Amidst the uproar of critiques and glamour, an opinion piece calls for Americans to embrace confidence in their nation's vitality and virtue. Despite global perceptions, polls indicate that Americans may underestimate their country's positive image, urging a reevaluation of self-perception.

As readers chuckle at the quirky complaints and ponder the head lice selfie phenomenon, the lavish world of exclusive D.C. dinners offers a glimpse into the elite social scene. Simultaneously, the call for national pride resonates, encouraging a shift towards recognizing and celebrating America's global reputation for vitality and virtue.

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Readers critique The Post: Show some more team Spirit (The Washington Post)

Every week, The Post runs a collection of letters of readers' grievances — pointing out grammatical mistakes, missing coverage and inconsistencies.

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In head lice outbreaks, 'selfies' may be a surprising culprit (The Washington Post)

That head lice outbreaks are getting worse has not been widely demonstrated in the scientific literature, though anecdotal reports suggest it might be true.

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Look inside the home of some high-powered D.C. dinner parties (The Washington Post)

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | This five-bedroom house on the market in Massachusetts Avenue Heights has played host to White House officials and business moguls.

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Americans should be more confident in their country's vitality and ... (The Washington Post)

Opinion. Americans should be more confident in their country's vitality and virtue. Polls show that the world sees us more clearly than we see ourselves.

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'The God of the Woods' should be your next summer mystery (The Washington Post)

Liz Moore's literary suspense novel follows the disappearances, 14 years apart, of two siblings.

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