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November 9, 2022

Muslim Women From the Indian Region of Kerala Set Hijab on Fire in Solidarity With Iranian Protesters

After the death of Mahsa Amini, who fell into a coma and then died while in custody of Iran's morality police, protests have erupted across Iran, and an outpouring of support has flooded in from around the world. Amini, a 22-year-old woman visiting Tehran in September, was arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab “improperly.

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October 24, 2022

McDonald’s Adult Happy Meal Toys Are Being Sold for Thousands of Dollars on eBay

McDonald's has seen its fair share of frenzy over the last few years thanks to its nostalgia-filled campaigns and creative...

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October 14, 2022

Egyptian Archeologists Request the Return of the Rosetta Stone and Other Artifacts

A group of leading Egyptian archeologists are leading a call for the return of the Rosetta Stone to the land...

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October 11, 2022

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Have Emotional ‘Back to the Future’ Reunion at New York Comic Con

This year's New York Comic Con was full of exciting announcements and sneak peeks into upcoming releases. However, not everything at the convention celebrated what was happening next; there was another special event that celebrated an iconic piece of cinema from the mid-1980s. Canadian American actor Michael J. Fox reunited with American actor Christopher Lloyd in a special Back to the Future reunion, celebrating the immensely popular trilogy of movies.

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October 3, 2022

3,000-Year-Old Canoe Found in Wisconsin Is Oldest One Ever Discovered in Great Lakes

Scuba diver and maritime archeologist Tamara Thomsen is on an amazing streak.

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September 30, 2022

McDonald’s Is Offering Adult Happy Meals in October, With an Artsy Twist

For most children, the best part about dining at McDonald's is the excitement of opening a Happy Meal and finding...

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September 27, 2022

Women in Iran are Cutting Their Hair and Burning Hijabs in Protest Against Oppression

Across Iran, women are leading the charge in massive protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Morality police, who enforce the proper use of hijabs in public, arrested the 22-year-old in Tehran on September 16, 2022. Not long after she was taken into custody, she was dead. Now, women throughout the country are taking to the streets, burning their hijabs, and cutting their hair in protest.

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September 21, 2022

The Queen’s Corgis and Horses Say Their Last Goodbye to the Historic Monarch

Embed from Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a diverse legacy, characterized by her historic 70-year reign, her colorful...

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September 16, 2022

8-Year-Old Receives One of the Last Letters Ever Written by Queen Elizabeth II

Up until her death, Queen Elizabeth II was an example of strength.

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September 15, 2022

Over a Million “Royal Bees” Were Informed of Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing

After Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, the Operation London Bridge plan was put into motion. This described who should be informed about her death and in what order. While this mostly pertains to politicians and the press, there is another important exchange that takes place.

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