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DOJ Won't Call Trans Shooter's Attack On Christians A Hate Crime
Asked by The Federalist whether it would investigate the Nashville shooting as a hate crime, the DOJ declined to comment.
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Nashville Tragedy Shows Feeding Mental Illness Isn't Compassion
Behind all the partisanship of the Nashville shooting story is an unavoidable reality: Our modern mental-health crisis is out of control.
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In The Zechus of Moshe Rabbeinu
Later at night I got a phone call from my younger sister that lives up north in Israel. She wanted to talk to me about an incident that happened between us, which she felt she had never really asked f
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5 Garbage Disposal Dos and Don'ts | AHS
Learn About and Manage Your Home Maintenance Needs
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Who Owns the University? › American Greatness
The most recent shout-down debacle at Stanford’s law school, one of many such recent sordid episodes, prompts the question: “Who owns our universities?” The law students who are in residence for three…
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9 Unique Experiences At JFK’s Incredible TWA Hotel
With vintage touches, '60s music playing throughout, and some historic decadence, the TWA Hotel is a staple of JFK International.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
The Pursuit Of Meaning | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l
For each of us G-d has a task: work to perform, a kindness to show, a gift to give, love to share, loneliness to ease, pain to heal, or broken lives to help mend.
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The Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup is here
The annual summer music festival will return to Union Park in July with headliners The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver.
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Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (3-24-2023 to 3-26-2023)
For March 24-26 in Los Angeles, catch FEMcore at The Corbin Bowl, new exhibitions at Torrance Museum of Art and the Vincent Price Art Museum, Vegan Street Fair, Cherry Blossom celebrations at Brand Art Park and in Torrance, César Chávez Family Day at LA P
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Itching to start spring garden cleanup? Not so fast!
When the blare of the year’s first leaf blower awakened me one morning last week, I realized spring cleanup had commenced -- no matter that March could still roar like a lion here in my Long Island, New York, neighborhood.
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Owner Says Business Sold Out 45 Minutes After TikTok Keith Lee's Review
Keith Lee's TikTok review of an independent chocolate brand means founder Ella Livingston can quit her second job thanks to newfound success, she said.
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DNA From Beethoven's Hair Reveals a Surprise Almost 200 Years Later : ScienceAlert
One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig von Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness.
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Pesach: What’s Up With the Mnemonic Detzach Adash Be-achav?
The three words, attributed to Rabbi Judah, we say while spilling wine at the Seder, teach deep insights about the 10 plagues.
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Iraq War Veterans, 20 Years Later: ‘I Don’t Know How to Explain the War to Myself’ | Op-Docs
Months after the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, I began filming the U.S. Army’s 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (known as the Gunners) in Ba...
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Six Verbs That Make You Sound Weak (No Matter Your Job Title)
Sometimes it’s the smallest words and phrases that shape how you’re perceived around the office. Here are a few to watch out for at every level.
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How Long Does Canned Food Last?
Food safety experts outline how long canned food lasts, including what "use by" and "sell by" dates really mean. Plus, learn how to tell if canned food should be disposed of if the can has been damaged.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Passover Project in Heart of Tel Aviv Unites Jews of All Backgrounds
Packing food boxes for those in need and an outdoor matzah bakery for the kids
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Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (3-20-2023 to 3-24-2023)
This week in Los Angeles, from March 20-24, you'll find College Night at the Getty Villa, Goth Nite at Angel City Brewery, Outfest Fusion Film Festival, The Moth StorySLAM on the Westside, a new pizza spot in Silver Lake, and more. Enjoy your week to come
Miscellaneous | Education
What Happened to Stanford? › American Greatness
Stanford was once one of the world’s great universities. It birthed Silicon Valley in its prime. And along with its nearby twin and rival, UC Berkeley, its brilliant researchers…
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'Jugging' among new crime trends posing danger on America's streets: What to know | Fox News
Jugging, tap and glue at ATMs, and purse snatching schemes are among crime trends that have been spreading throughout the U.S. and costing Americans money.
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This Lent, Guard Your Rest
How serious do you take your Sabbath rest? Perhaps the most curious condemnations found among those from the prophet Isaiah is God’s censure of Israel for failing to honor the Sabbath. “Lo, on your fast day you carry out your own pursuits, and drive a
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Target Drive-up 'Double-Tappers' Causing Chaos and Disruption
Target Circle app users who tap "On my way," and "I'm here," in rapid succession for drive-up orders are cutting in a digital line, workers said.
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Me and the Despicable Canines at Stanford Law - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics
First things first. When I was a little boy studying at yeshiva elementary school (Jewish parochial school), I had a first-grade English teacher who was first grade, Mrs. Sherman. Yes, Missus Sherman. She taught me two things I always have...
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Q&A: How the Jewish Holidays Can Be a Valuable Tool for Growth
With the Season of our Freedom approaching, it’s a good time to remember that we have everything we need packed inside of us. We can leap over our hurdles and reach our goals—all we need to do is take that inner potential that G‑d gives us and expand it into all its possibilities.
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Newark duped in Sister City scam by nonexistent Hindu nation Kailasa
Newark City Hall has admitted it fell for a Sister City scam with the Hindu nation of the United States of Kailasa, which doesn't exist and is the brainchild of notorious Indian fugitive Swami Nithyananda.
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Mapped: Minimum Wage Around the World
This infographic shows the net minimum wage across 67 countries, as of January 2023. A breakdown by U.S. state is also included.
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As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Hope to Cash In - Yale E360
Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper. With a surge of expired panels expected soon, companies are emerging that seek to recycle the reusable materials and keep the panels out of land
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20 fascinating photos of Merseyside markets through the decades
These photos capture stallholders and shoppers at various Merseyside markets between 1958 and 1988
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Chabad.org’s Offline Passover Haggadah for an Online World
Uplifting art, modern translation, and clear typography propel the new hardcover edition into a classic
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‘I Can’t Prevent Death Completely But I Can Really Help a Lot of People’: United Hatzalah of Israel Founder Discusses Future of the Life-Saving EMS Volunteer Group
Eli Beer, the founder and president of United Hatzalah for Israel, has big hopes for the national emergency rescue organization he started as a mere local community project in Jerusalem as a teen. "I want to make sure Israel has the fastest and most profe
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What are the most popular boys and girls names in Europe? | Euronews
From Lucas to Sofia, Euronews Culture has found the most common and most given names in 30 European countries. Discover country by country, the most given names for girls and boys.
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Teen Who Drove 6 Hours to Shop for Prom Gifted $700 Dress
A teenager drove six hours to find the prom dress of her dreams — and not only did she find the one, she ended up getting it for free thanks to the kindness of the store owner
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The Evolutionary Mystery of Left-Handedness
From Medieval sword-fighters to Broca’s brains, or why the hand may hold the key to the link between creativity and mental illness.
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B-52: The Air Force Bomber That Could Fly for 100 Years?
Even after nearly 70 years in service, the United States Air Force's B-52 Stratofortress remains the workhorse of the bomber fleet.
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The Last WWII Veteran on Active Duty Served for Nearly 55 Years After the War
Dr. Earl Russell Fox spent most of his life in and around the military. The son of an Army officer, he was born in an Army hospital in 1919. He joined the Navy during World War II, stayed in the Naval Reserve after the war and then joined the Coast Guard -- at 55 years old.
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Is Meditation Kosher? - And if so, why aren’t we doing it? - Chabad
Is it possible to be a good Jew, do mitzvahs, study Torah and pray to G‑d without ever thinking too deeply about who He is and what’s my relationship with Him?
Miscellaneous | Education
Ted Cruz Takes Stanford Law to School Over Leftist Effort to Shut Down Speech
Cruz tells Stanford Law School to stop the descent into craziness.
Miscellaneous | Other Stories
15 Old Things In Your House That Are Worth a Fortune
You might want to check your basement, attic, and spare change drawer for some of these gems that are worth a fortune.
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30 Candid Photos Capture Street Scenes of San Francisco From the Second Half of the 1970s
San Francisco in the 1970s was a global hub of culture. It was known worldwide for hippies and radicals. The city was heavily affected by dr...
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Where Did Moses Get His Staff & What Happened to It?
Moses’ staff figures prominently throughout the story of the Exodus from Egypt and our ancestors’ subsequent sojourn in the desert. But Scripture doesn’t tell us the history of the staff.
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27 Shoes That Were Made For Walking
Because we're done wasting time on uncomfy styles that just can't keep up.
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The Power of Victimhood - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Liberals are starting to come around to the idea that teaching young people to be victims is counterproductive and, worse, actively harmful to mental health and the culture at large. Jonathan Haidt writes a long piece at his Substack, and...
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Appreciation: How the ‘worst’ artist Walt Disney ever hired shaped Disneyland forever
Rolly Crump, who has died at 93, helped create three of Disneyland’s most beloved attractions: It’s a Small World, Haunted Mansion and the Enchanted Tiki Room.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Liebman's Is the Last Jewish Deli in the Bronx
When Liebman’s Delicatessen opened on 235th Street in 1953, the Bronx was still sometimes called “the Jewish Borough.” More than ...
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See the Optical Illusion Hidden in the MLB Logo
The silhouetted player in the MLB logo is ambiguous in more ways than one.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
17 Jewish Calendar Facts - Chabad
The Jewish calendar is the structure upon which all Jewish holidays are based. It follows the lunar cycle, which means that the year is comprised of 12 lunar months (of approximately 29.5 days each).
Miscellaneous | Opinion
What's the matter with Ron DeSantis’ Florida?
His recent moves are a transparently cynical ploy to win over Republican voters who enjoy nothing more than angering liberals.
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Should We Use Gender Neutral Language for G-d?
Judaism has been understood as the effort to reunite the feminine and masculine aspects of God.
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Predators targeting women staying at popular hotel chains in horrifying crime trend: report | Fox Business
Criminals are allegedly coercing hotel staff to hand over key cards to guest's rooms in a terrifying crime wave targeting women for sexual assault, lawsuits show.
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How to Stop Being Late
If you don’t have a late friend, you are the late friend. Here’s how to be on time.
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The ‘Very Special Episodes’ on TV That Actually Changed People’s Lives
Back when it was edgy for sitcoms to take on serious topics, they really impacted some kids’ understanding of real-life issues.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (3-10-2023 to 3-12-2023)
This March 10-12 in Los Angeles, you'll find ArtNight in Pasadena, a Free Family Day at Weisman Museum, a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hermosa Beach, a KCHUNG pop-up at MOCA, Festival of The Kite in Redondo, Festival de la Primavera at LA Plaza, a Women Ar
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
It Took Years, and I’m Finally Proud to Be Jewish
I found out I was Jewish when a girl on my street told me I was a “dirty Jew.”
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How to learn touch typing and use the home row - The Verge
It’s never too late to learn touch typing so you never have to awkwardly hunt and peck your way around a keyboard. With some practice using these accessible tools and games, you can learn to type faster without looking at the keys.
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How Our Reality May Be a Sum of All Possible Realities - Nautilus
Richard Feynman’s path integral is both a powerful prediction machine and a philosophy about how the world is. But physicists are still struggling to figure out how to use it, and what it means.
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Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (3-6-2023 to 3-10-2023)
This March 6-10 in Los Angeles, you'll find a new discussion event from Zócalo, the Silent Book Club of Death, Oscar Week at The Academy Museum, Voices of the City at the Autry, ArtNight in Pasadena, and more.
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Downsizing: The Shrinky Dinks Phenomenon of the ’70s and ’80s
In 1973 Wisconsin, two Cub Scout leaders discovered a neat trick involving heated plastic. A classic toy was born.
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The Mysterious ‘Sisterhood’ Tearing Families Apart
Photo Illustrations by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Pixabay/Facebook/InstagramJason and Jennifer Veras had been together since high school. “We were a loving family. We were a happy family. We barely had any issues throughout our 23 years in a re
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Why Purim Isn't The Jewish Halloween
Purim tells a story of the victory of life. Halloween contains an awful lot of the opposite.
Miscellaneous | Chabad
The Tehillim App You’ve Been Waiting For!
Kehot Publication Society and Chabad.org have released a new app that makes “saying Tehillim” easier than ever.
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TikToker Surprises Father With Kidney Donation, Raises $11,190
When Delayne Ivanowski found out that her father was dealing with organ failure, she made a plan to anonymously donate her kidney to him, she said.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
10 Facts About the Hollywood Sign
When developers put up a larger-than-life advertisement for their new L.A. housing development in 1923, they had no idea it would become one of the most iconic landmarks of all time.
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Couple Finds Trove of 2,000 Cameras and Lenses in Storage Unit
A couple in Massachussetts has found a treasure trove of over 2,000 vintage cameras and lenses while cleaning out a storage unit.
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Things To Do in L.A. This Week (2-27-2023 to 3-3-2023)
This February 27 to March 3, catch see Directors Close-Up at The Wallis, learn about The Lady and the Octopus at AoP, catch the Groundlings 30th Anniversary of Cookin’ with GAS, hit up late night at Skirball, check out First Fridays at NHM, and more
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The History of TV Dinners
How the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century.
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30+ Genius Hacks We Found on Social Media | TheiWise
From making the bed as hotel mades do, to grinding coffee beans easily. Here are 40 hacks we found on social media
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Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. [2-24-2023 to 2-26-2023]
This February 24-26 in Los Angeles, check out the USC Comedy Festival, new works at the Fisher Museum, a Black History Month celebration in Santa Monica, MOLAA's Afro-Latinx Festival, Prosperity Market at CAAM, CicLAvia in The Valley, a zine-making a
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"A Person in White Fed Me": Boy Stuck Under Rubble Miraculously Survives Earthquake in Turkey -
A 5-year-old boy miraculously survived under the earthquake rubble 192 hours. His testimony reveals how "a person in white" kept him alive:
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City
A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged far-right activists, climate deniers, and extremists.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
What Came First: The Color Orange or the Fruit?
The story behind which orange came first involves Arab trade routes and a bunch of old phrases that mean 'orange apple.'
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
‘Unsung hero’: the baker and activist whose death inspired calls for restorative justice
After Jen Angel’s shocking death, loved ones honor her legacy of punk zines, gourmet dinner nights and social justice projects
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
30 Fascinating Photos of Disneyland From the Early 1960s
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California. Opened in 1955, it was the first theme park opened by The Walt Disney Company and the onl...
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Here’s How to Unshrink a Sweater and Salvage Your Go-To Outfits
We hope you haven’t tossed it yet, because this works.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do This President's Day Weekend in L.A. (2-17-2023 to 2-20-2023)
This February 17-20 in Los Angeles, check out the Felix Art Fair, the L.A. Art Show, Frieze Los Angeles, Mardis Gras at the Original Farmers Market, Lunar New Year at UPAM, the L.A. Travel & Adventure Show, Broken Hearts Circus at Angel City Brewery, a Fa
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Opinion: Why California needs a wealth tax similar to what’s being floated at the federal level - The San Diego Union-Tribune
With a national standstill, all the real action moves to the states.
Miscellaneous | Opinion
What's Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic Worse
The concept is called induced demand, which is economist-speak for when increasing the supply of something (like roads) makes people want that thing even more. Though some traffic engineers made note of this phenomenon at least as early as the 1960s, it i
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Don't Expect A Tip For Simply Doing Your Job
As a national trend, we are expected to tip more money more often, while the quality of service continues its steady decline.
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2 Cast Iron Skillet Tips for Beginners
I wish I knew these simple yet game-changing tips before I bought my cast iron skillet.
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Opinion: San Diego can end overreliance on cars with bike, mass transit, pedestrian infrastructure
We do not want to ban cars. We want to allow for greater freedom of mobility.
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Conspiracy Theorists Think Walkable Cities Are Really Open-Air Prison Dystopias Now
To many city-dwellers, a "15-minute city" with everything you need within walking distance is a dream. Conspiracy theorists are seeing it differently.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Experts Believe Chinese Satellite Fired Green Lasers Over Hawaii
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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Requiem for a string: Charting the rise and fall of a theory of everything | Ars Technica
String theory was supposed to explain all of physics. What went wrong?
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (2-6-2023 to 2-10-2023)
From February 6-10 in Los Angeles, you'll find Chuck D in conversation, Netflix Is A Joke at Dynasty Typrewriter, Lucha VaVOOM's Pasión de Fuego, a KCRW Open House Dance Party at CAAM, the California Antiquarian Book Fair, Flux screenings at The Hammer, a
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
20 Paradoxes That Will Boggle Your Mind
A good paradox can befuddle the best of us. If you're in the mood to narrow your brow at seemingly irreconcilable facts, have we got a list for you.
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What Is the Duolingo Teaching Method?
Duolingo makes learning fun and effective, and it's driven by serious science! This is how Duolingo develops engaging courses based on research.
Miscellaneous | Opinion
“Reality Is Submerged in Fantasy”: The Villages Is a Boomer’s Utopia—And Demographic Time Bomb
Florida’s Trump-loving retirement community was meticulously created “to make boomers in particular feel comfortable and happy,” as Philip Bump writes in his forthcoming book, ‘Aftermath.’ But behind its idyllic façade lurks a crisis that the V
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
A Big List of Things To Do This February in L.A.
This February in L.A you'll find the SoCal Museums Free-For-All, the L.A. Art Show, Lovers Rock at Grand Park, Bob Baker Day, CicLAvia in The Valley, a KCRW dance party at CAAM, the Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington, a celebration of life for P-
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Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (2-3-2023 to 2-5-2023)
This February 3-5 in Los Angeles, check out First Fridays at NHM, a Celebration of Life for P-22, Chinese New Year at The Huntington, the SoCal Museums Free-For-All, a Puppy Bowl Rally, Listening By The Moonrise, and more.
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I was healed at Lourdes - YouTube
I went to Lourdes in June of 2022 and was healed!
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Why A Normal Person From 20 Years Ago Looks Like A Monk Today
When I took out a smartphone at a baseball game in 2002, I was the only one in the whole stadium. I looked weird as hell to my friends, chatting to someone in the UK over GPRS. Now everyone has a…
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13 Cool Slang Terms From the 1950s
From 'beatnik' to 'backseat bingo,' here are some notable pieces of lingo popularized in the 1950s.
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The Reason Why Singapore Is Beautiful
Become a DailyWire+ member and watch the full show: https://utm.io/ueSu0LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/MattWalshSingapo...
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VHS Resurrection: Why Some Tapes Are Selling for Thousands
The seemingly archaic piece of physical media is making a comeback. Here's why some tapes are currently selling for thousands.
Miscellaneous | Opinion
Opinion: Confidence in the military erodes as culture wars rage
After a sharp decline in military confidence, we must realize using the military for political feuds is not in the country's best interest.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
With Cameras Everywhere, Crazy Coincidences Are Now Normal
A viral TikTok trend sees people inadvertently finding their future partners and best friends in the background of old photos.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
How Much Is G-d Involved in Our Lives?
Our journey has value—not merely as a means to a greater end, but in and of itself.
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Christian missionaries target the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal - BBC News
Missionaries help grow a Christian community in Nepal - even though converting people is illegal.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
What is a Supervolcano?
What distinguishes this kind of volcano from regular volcanoes, and what will happen if—or when—one erupts?
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Social media praises ESPN's Dan Orlovsky's on-air prayer for Damar Hamlin: 'Powerful, brave and genuine' | Fox News
ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky led an impromptu prayer on behalf of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a live appearance on Tuesday's "NFL Live."
