Happy Maewyn Succat Day!
Each March 17th, people of all cultures all over the world come together to celebrate Irish culture. We wear green, go to parades, attend church […]
People and Culture
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Oscar Night! Even if you didn’t watch the 86th Annual Academy Awards, you likely saw this picture by host Ellen Degeneres as it made its rounds […]
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Protest Sparks Growing Tension in Ukraine Last week, more than 70 people were killed and more than 500 injured in a anti-government protest gone horribly […]
10 African-Americans You Might Not Know (But Should!)
Surely you know that February is Black History Month, right? And by now, you probably have a decent handle on the trail-blazing efforts of Frederick […]
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Polar Vortex Explained If you live in the northeastern quarter of the United States, then you probably spent the first of the year hunkered down […]
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Sochi Prepares for the Olympics Preparation for the Olympic Games often involves major improvements for its host cities. This means the construction of new venues, […]
Japan’s Shrinking Population
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan recently reported that there were 6,000 fewer babies born in 2013 (1,031,000 total) than the year […]
Awesome Way to Raise Awareness (and to do a lot of good)
The holiday season is a popular time for people to donate to their favorite charities. On December 17 and 18, thousands of them were featured […]
Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013
Nelson Mandela passed away yesterday. Mandela was one of the most significant political and social leaders of the late 20th century. As a political activist, […]
We’ve Gotta Have It!
It seems to happen like this: you’re living your life and suddenly you must have a certain communication device, you just can’t possibly function in […]