Millennials Staying Close to Home: A Growing Trend Millennials are less likely to move than previous generations. This is due to a combination of factors, including the high cost of …
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Textile Art
The Divine Art of Tapestries: A Renaissance in the 21st Century | Art Institute of Chicago
by Jasmineby JasmineThe Divine Art of Tapestries: A Renaissance in the 21st Century A Forgotten Art Form Regains its Glory Once considered a dusty relic of the past, tapestries are experiencing a …
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Ecology
Flying Insect Decline: A Looming Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security
by Jasmineby JasmineFlying Insect Decline: A Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security Dramatic Disappearance in German Nature Preserves Over the past three decades, flying insect populations in German nature preserves have plummeted …
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Food and Drink
The Evolution of the Coffee Cup Lid: From Peel to Pinch and Beyond
by Jasmineby JasmineThe Evolution of the Coffee Cup Lid History and Innovation The humble coffee cup lid has undergone a remarkable evolution, reflecting America’s changing culture of convenience and on-the-go consumption. The …
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Cultural Heritage
Protecting Iraq’s Cultural Heritage: Urgent Action Needed to Save Ancient Artifacts
by Jasmineby JasmineMuseums Issue Most-Threatened List of Iraqi Treasures Ancient Artifacts Under Siege As the Islamic State wreaks havoc across Iraq, a silent and irreplaceable victim has emerged: ancient cultural artifacts. In …
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Uncategorized
California Apologizes for Role in Japanese American Internment During WWII: A Historic Step Towards Reconciliation
by Jasmineby JasmineCalifornia Apologizes for Japanese American Internment During WWII Background During World War II, approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps across the Western states and Arkansas. This …
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Evolution
Unveiling Human Evolution: Insights from Sea Otters, Wolves, and Capuchin Monkeys
by Jasmineby JasmineStrange Animal Models of Human Evolution Fossils and Comparative Anatomy Fossils provide valuable clues about the history of life on Earth. However, to fully understand these clues, scientists also need …
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Astronomy
New Meteor Shower May Grace the Night Sky: What to Know and How to Watch
by Peterby PeterNew Meteor Shower May Grace the Night Sky What is the new meteor shower? NASA has announced the potential arrival of a new meteor shower, as debris from comet Wirtanen …
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Childhood and Play
Tamagotchi: The Enduring Virtual Pet That Captivated Generations
by Jasmineby JasmineTamagotchi: The Virtual Pet That Captured Hearts The Birth of Tamagotchi In 1996, inspired by an advertisement about a boy longing for a pet on vacation, Akihiro Yokoi, president of …