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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 5, 2023

Actor Edward Norton Discovers That Pocahontas Is His 12th Great Grandmother

Our genealogy can give us many answers about our roots and culture, highlighting aspects of our ancestry that were previously...

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January 3, 2023

‘Sopranos’ Actor Discovered a Famous Baroque Painting Hiding in Plain Sight

Actor Federico Castelluccio, known for his role as Sicilian hitman Furio in The Sopranos, discovered a lost painting hiding in...

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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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December 21, 2022

Lionel Messi’s World Cup Instagram Post Is Now the Most-Liked Ever

The Argentinian national soccer team made history after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup last Sunday.

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December 20, 2022

Over 190 Countries Pledges To Protect 30% Of Earth’s Land and Water Ecosystems

In a landmark victory for the planet, over 190 countries agreed to a sweeping agreement to protect 30% of Earth’s...

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December 15, 2022

New Zealand Passes Law That Bans Cigarettes for Future Generations

Around the world, governments and health organizations have come up with regulations and campaigns to deter the use of cigarettes, from graphic warnings on labels to the push for smoke-free areas. Now, New Zealand has adopted a stricter approach that aims to put an end to tobacco use for good.

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December 15, 2022

Community Throws Last Birthday Party for 4-Year-Old With Terminal Brain Cancer

Birthdays mark important milestones in a child's life.

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December 14, 2022

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Spirit of Ukraine Are Named Time’s 2022 Person of the Year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the spirit of his country have been named TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year.

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December 11, 2022

86-Year-old Flight Attendant Has Been Flying the Skies for 65 Years, Breaking World Records

When Bette Nash was a teenager in the early 1950s, she took her first flight out of Reagan National Airport. Nash said she fell in love with “the spiffy appearances and gracious manners of the crew members.” Shortly after in 1957, she started her career in aviation with Eastern Airlines, which eventually became American Airlines.

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