John Harrington - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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Many Americans are fascinated with ancient artifacts, from family heirlooms to museum relics. These items provide a tangible glimpse into the materials, needs, and creative techniques of past eras....
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As one of the oldest-known strategies for quick wealth accumulation, holding individuals for ransom carries inherent elements of danger and desperation. Implicit in this act is the menacing threat of...
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There were approximately 1,225 active hate and anti-government groups in the United States last year, according to civil rights advocacy nonprofit the Southern Poverty Law Center. Of those, 733 were...
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To boost tourism, America’s cities tout their history, restaurant scene, funky neighborhoods, entertainment venues, and sports teams. They usually aren’t shy about mentioning paranormal activity,...
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Crime fiction, a perennially popular genre, typically features a protagonist who is either a seasoned police officer or a jaded private investigator (or a former cop turned private eye). While there...
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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons database maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice lists more than 600,000 people that vanish at least temporarily each year. Fortunately, the...
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As we pay tribute to the Americans who bravely fought and made sacrifices for our nation, our attention typically centers on those who lost their lives. President Abraham Lincoln, in his Gettysburg...
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Motorists worldwide have left the pandemic behind and are back on the roads. However, this resurgence poses a significant challenge for several of the world’s cities, as they grapple with severe...
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The Vietnam War was the first major armed conflict to be broadcast live into American homes through TV news. Nightly, Americans witnessed the brutal realities of war – aerial bombings, infantry...
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The artists with the longest streaks on the Billboard Hot 100 combine prodigious output with a loyal following that keeps their music appearing on the singles chart published weekly by the music...
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Television has frequently portrayed war and conflict since the 1950s. To determine the best TV shows about war and conflict, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience ratings from IMDb, an online movie...
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