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January 23, 2023

Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Turns 93 and Gets Married To Celebrate the Occasion

In July 1969, Buzz Aldrin became one of the first two people to ever walk the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. After retiring from NASA two years later, he became an advocate for space exploration. Now, he has reached another milestone—he has tied the knot. The legendary astronaut turned 93 years old; and as part of the celebration, he married his longtime partner, Dr.

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January 6, 2023

Sweden’s 2022 Gävle Goat Survived to the New Year 2023

Christmas traditions vary greatly around the world. In the town of Gävle, Sweden, a Yule Goat has been constructed out of wood and straw in the Slottstorget, or Castle Square, since 1966. However, the construction of the goat is not the only tradition local to the region. In the past 56 years, the goat has burned down 38 times.

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January 3, 2023

‘Sherlock Holmes’ and Many Other Works Become Public Domain in 2023

Every year, works of art, literature, and music pass into the public domain as their copyright terms expire. Intellectual property law is meant to ensure that creatives can protect their ideas and support themselves on their earnings. However, when these terms of protection expire, public domain designation can inspire new waves of creativity. Suddenly, a new generation can remix music, retell old stories, and access free copies of great works.

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