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In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television
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Black widow venom is about 15 times as potent as a rattlesnake's, yet these charismatic spiders generally aren't a threat to humans.
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Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic
Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially if you’re a dance fan in New York, where some of the world’s best dancers are performing at a free festival under the stars
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How to Write the Sound of a Kiss
In English we have a few different ways to write the sound of a kiss: muah, smack, xxx. They get the idea across, but none of them imitate the actual sound of a kiss.
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A National Monument Has Just Been Established to Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
Emmett Till’s murder—and his mother's fight for justice—will be recognized across three sites in two states.
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DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations
The board of Walt Disney World’s governing district now filled with Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees has approved a contract for its firefighters, ending years of contentious negotiations
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Whatever Happened to Vibrating Beds?
The buzzing mattresses used to be a staple of seedy motels everywhere. Then they disappeared.
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Universal Music Revenue Beats Estimates on Recorded Music Growth
The world’s largest music company Universal Music Group NV’s second-quarter revenue beat estimates, lifted by growth in recorded
2023-07-27 01:16
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