Who Carried Out the Mogadishu Bombing?
On December 28, an explosion rocked Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The blast killed at least 79 people, including two
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Author: Dana Bender
How Did the Galapagos Oil Spill Happen?
On December 22, 600 gallons of oil spilled into the waters of Galapagos Islands, an Ecuadorian region long associated with
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Five Christmas Dinner Leftover Ideas
Merry Christmas! Today is a day that so many Americans have eagerly awaited for the past couple of months. Between
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Five Low-Key New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
The ball begins to drop. The people around you start shouting the countdown. Everyone shouts “Happy New Year!” It’s an
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What is the Winter Solstice?
As the year draws to an end, the days get colder and nighttime begins earlier – or does it? For
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What Is Hanukkah?
The Jewish religion has two major eight-day holidays, Passover in the spring and Hanukkah in the winter. Even though the
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What Do I Want for Christmas?
The holidays are busy times. You might be juggling a bunch of holiday parties and family gatherings, not to mention
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What Do the U.K. Election Results Mean?
On December 12, the British political party behind Brexit gained massive parliamentary power in what many have called a landslide
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Are These Foods Bad For You?
Eating is usually fun, but you have to do it carefully. As you’ve probably been told ever since you were
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How Can You Discover Your Truest Self?
In the era of inspirational speakers and motivational programs, some might dismiss the notion of self-discovery as useless junk. They’d
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