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A Simple, One-Word Trick to Turn Everyday Life Into Grand Fantasy
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The word "lore" refers to traditional knowledge or stories passed down within communities or fictional universes. The term has expanded in popular usage to describe the backstory and fictional context that creators develop for entertainment franchises, games, and online communities.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/magazine/lore-language-history.html