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Laws imposing minimum age requirements for the possession and purchase of firearms are intended to reduce access to firearms by young people. These laws are also on the books to lower the number of...
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Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, news reports emerged about both sides using weapons that were more than 100 years old. Ukrainian troops were photographed defending a fortified...
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From family heirlooms to antiques shops to museums, many Americans share an obsession with the extremely old. This includes both man-made artifacts, such as a 130,000-year old piece of jewelry, and...
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The American Psychological Association defines a fad as “an abrupt but short-lived change in the opinions, behaviors, or lifestyles of a large number of widely dispersed individuals.” Fads have...
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People have been mining for diamonds for more than 2,000 years. The sparkling stones have always been rare, and while size isn’t necessarily a determinant of quality, large diamonds have always...
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Nightmares – terrifying or unsettling dreams, occurring most frequently during deep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep – are more common among children than adults, but according to WebMD, 50% of...
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Since time immemorial, nations have built powerful navies to project their power and influence to all corners of the globe. In cases such as ancient Rome or the British Empire, the strength of their...
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The ’90s were, in a way, a golden era for fashion. Various slip dresses, jeans, and grunge styles reigned supreme. Looking back on what these actually looked like — through the prism of 2021...
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With each new generation, new trends and fashions emerge. Though each style is distinct and memorable, not all hold up equally well over time. (Here, for instance, are some iconic fashion brands that...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. Video games have become increasingly popular over the past few decades. Today,...
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Much of the early success of the Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and the Japanese empire during World War II was due to their technological advantages in weaponry. The Western Allies and the Soviet...
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Regardless of their age, location, or social standing, adults generally share a variety of basic human needs and wants, including personal freedom, health, friendship, resources, intimacy, and...
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Technology is developing at a fast pace, and the consumer world doesn’t wait around. It seems like there is a new product — some of them even invented by kids — every day. Phones become too old...
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As civilizations have evolved over the years, so have the jobs that cater to our wants and needs. Innovations have made some lines of work obsolete while also creating new ones. Some now-vanished...
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The destruction of cultural artifacts, heritage sites, and historical records such as temples, statues, museums, and libraries is among the many immeasurable tragedies of war. While cultural sites...
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