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California’s Dolly Parton Day law started as a flamethrower bill
California’s SB 931 began as a minor flamethrower-permit cleanup, became a Diablo Canyon funding bill, then was rewritten to create…
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How Gloria Steinem changed what America took seriously
Gloria Steinem’s influence came not only from what she said, but from the institutions she helped build so other women…
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Discover ‘Brain Rot’: Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year
The term ‘brain rot,’ chosen as Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024, has entered the cultural lexicon as a…
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Where did Christmas Tree idea come from? Unwrapping its origins
The idea of the Christmas tree, as it is known today, finds its roots in traditions that date back to…
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Why pirates wear an eye patch
An eye patch, a parrot, a wooden leg, and a limp; these iconic attributes paint the picture of a pirate…
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Pinpointing where the Titanic sank
Where exactly the Titanic sank continues to captivate historians, scientists, and maritime enthusiasts alike. On April 15, 1912, one of…
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