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Why More Places Are Abandoning Columbus Day in Favor of Indigenous Peoples Day

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 Critics of the change see it as just another example of political correctness run amok.
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Sleeve, Clothing, Apparel

Givenchy Criticized for Controversial 'Noose' Necklace

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 4, 2021 The necklace made an appearance in the company's collection during Paris Fashion Week.
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Clothing, Apparel, Fashion

The Tale of Bulgaria's 'Vampire Graves'

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sept. 12, 2021 The discovery in 2014 sparked a wave of curious tourists — no word if Buffy Summers was among them.
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Person, Human, Clothing

Viral Video Demonstrates 'How Women Dressed in 1896'

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug. 5, 2021 It apparently looked more complicated than it was.
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Man Playing Chess

Why Does White Always Go First in Chess?

Written by:
The Conversation
July 20, 2021 Protests over racism have rekindled a discussion about whether chess promotes white privilege wi ...
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Luca

Luca, Disney and Queerbaiting in Animation

Written by:
The Conversation
July 15, 2021 The themes explored in Luca have since led to accusations of “queerbaiting” - a phenomenon in wh ...
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Downed Pilot with sharks

Before Shark Week and 'Jaws,' World War II Spawned America's Shark Obsession

Written by:
The Conversation
July 9, 2021 The monumental wartime mobilization of millions of people placed more Americans into contact wit ...
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Jack Johnson

When a Black Boxing Champion Beat the 'Great White Hope,' All Hell Broke Loose

Written by:
The Conversation
June 30, 2021 Jack Johnson’s victory, in the manliest of sports, contradicted claims of racial supremacy by wh ...
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Champ Biden dog died

Champ, the Bidens' Dog, Has Died

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
June 19, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden’s beloved German Shepherd died on June 19, 2021.
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pointy shoe

Fashion for Pointy Shoes Unleashed a Wave of Bunions in Medieval England

Written by:
The Conversation
June 14, 2021 Shoe pointiness would eventually became so extreme that in 1463 King Edward IV passed a law limi ...
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sarcasm

Why It's Difficult for Children to Understand Sarcasm

Written by:
The Conversation
June 9, 2021 For most children, learning to understand sarcasm is challenging.
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Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn: In Defense of Historical Inaccuracy

Written by:
The Conversation
June 8, 2021 Historically inaccurate portrayals of Anne Boleyn aren't new, and artistic license is vital to t ...
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casual sex

Why Do Women Still Get Judged So Harshly for Having Casual Sex?

Written by:
The Conversation
May 27, 2021 Both men and women assume that a woman who has casual sex must have low self-esteem. But that p ...
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Person, Human, Elephant

Turning Photos Into Folklore: An Interview With Eduardo Valdés-Hevia

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 22, 2021 "It's about giving people a story ... something that they can imagine the world this image takes ...
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Sneakers

The History of Sneakers: From Commodity to Cultural Icon

Written by:
The Conversation
May 18, 2021 Sneakers, once the symbol of athleticism, have transcended their primary function to become comm ...
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Tawny Kitaen

Tawny Kitaen, Actor and Music Video Star, Dead at 59

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 8, 2021 Fans may remember her from Whitesnake videos and the film "Bachelor Party."
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Customers are leaving behind framed photos of themselves at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants in what might become a new TikTok trend.

Cracker Barrel Diners Leaving Behind Framed Photos, TikTok Videos Show

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 7, 2021 We dove headfirst into the land of Cracker Barrel TikTok.
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Founders of Mother's Day in the US

The Anti-War Origins of Mother's Day

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 6, 2021 Mother's Day is a day for pancakes and peace.
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An oceanfront Taco Bell in Pacifica California serves adult beverages with alcohol.

'Most Beautiful' Taco Bell Serves Booze on Beachfront Patio

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 5, 2021 Readers driving along the ocean north of Big Sur, California, might be inclined to make a pit st ...
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Alyssa Funari filming Derek Chauvin pressing his knee on George Floyd's neck

The 'Bystander Effect' Is Real -- But Differently Among Larger Groups

Written by:
The Conversation
April 30, 2021 A witness to a troubling situation who is in a group may feel a lesser sense of personal respons ...
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