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Some 30% of American states have legalized recreational marijuana use, with New York becoming the 15th to do so this March. (It has also been legalized in Washington D.C.) This month, the House of...
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While there have been great strides towards equality in the workplace in recent decades, it is obvious that major gender imbalances persist in many fields. In fact, there are some in which women...
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McDonald’s launched the first Happy Meal in 1979. It was the brainchild of marketer Dick Brams, who had the idea of creating a meal just for kids — one that included a toy. The offerings back...
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Joaquin Phoenix was born in Puerto Rico in 1974 and raised in Los Angeles and Florida. He began acting in television series in the 1980s. He was in the news even before he became a star as the...
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Dogs are incredibly popular pets in the U.S. About 85 million American households own a pet, and more than 63 million of them have a dog. Many factors contribute to choosing the right breed for the...
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The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 25. It’s an event designed to produce striking images, with lots of stylishly dressed beautiful people strutting their stuff. This...
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The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Apr. 25. Among many others, Oscars will be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the best films of 2020. It...
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Emma Stone was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1988. She made her television debut in 2004 and her film debut in 2007. Her breakthrough year was 2009, when she appeared in three films. Since then she...
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Tom Cruise, who was born in 1962, has been a leading man for almost 40 years. His movies have grossed billions and billions of dollars, and have made him one of the highest-paid actors and biggest...
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The English language is constantly changing and adapting to the needs of its users. While new words are created and some old words acquire new meanings, others just fade from use. Of these words we...
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Having a dog brings many rewards, one of the most important being companionship. A dog can serve as a guardian and an exercise companion, and perform tasks as varied as locating lost things and...
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This year Easter falls on April 4. The exact origins of the Easter bunny are a mystery but bunnies are a symbol of Easter. In fiction, rabbits are often portrayed as playful, cunning tricksters —...
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Dollar stores have been proliferating across the country in recent years, particularly in low-income and rural areas. Some people welcome the trend as they often open in under-served areas. Others...
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As a continent-sized country with 50 states America has thousands of beautiful and historic towns, so it was a challenge for 24/7 Tempo to shortlist the 23 most charming. Small towns have a...
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Many different genres of movies were popular in the 1960s, including historical epics, westerns, spy dramas, crime capers, and comedies. It was the decade that gave us the first James Bond movies —...
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