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Johnny Depp VS. Amber Heard
Everyone’s favorite pirate, the notorious actor, Johnny Depp, is suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard in a shocking trial that is captivating the world. In December of 2018, Ms. Heard printed an article in The Washington Post asserting that she “became a public figure representing domestic abuse” (read the full article here). Depp’s lawyers contend that…
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The Sensations of the Sea
Written by Katia Griffin As a toddler, my favorite pastime was dressing up in glittering Disney princess gowns and pretending that I was ruling their kingdoms. My favorite Disney movie was undoubtedly The Little Mermaid; with the enchanting sea creatures, endless exploration, and magical spells, what four-year-old girl would disagree? I yearned to be Ariel,…
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What’s Really Going on in Ukraine?
Thousands of miles away, catastrophe is brewing. Millions of Ukraine civilians are suffering from Russian airstrikes and merciless bombings. Nurses huddle over babies in makeshift hospitals, children are dying in collapsing buildings, and families are being torn apart. Widespread famine is depreciating significantly, and is also infecting surrounding countries. After ONE day, there are already…
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Princess Diana’s Royal Wedding
Disney fairytales are watched by adoring eyes of little girls around the world. I for one vividly remember pinning my hair in a Cinderella bun, balancing a book on my head like Belle, and wearing a sparkling mermaid gown to imitate Ariel. These classic cartoons have been adapted into live action films and are an…
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Drops of Jupiter
Our planet is arguably the most beautiful in the universe, with its billowing clouds and variety of colorful and unique organisms. Have you ever looked up at the moon and marveled at its power to control the fierce waves of the sea, despite being 238,900 miles away? Did you know that only 10% of the…
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The Man That Saved the World
Good morning, Mr. Petrov. You have been dubbed a “Real Life Superhero” because of your noble and quick thinking that practically saved the world. Could you take us back to that fateful day of September 26, 1983? Did you suspect a nuclear holocaust was on the brink? Not that on particular day, no. Of course…
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The Odd Case of Mad Cow Disease
The robust research laboratory in the outskirts of France is the last place you would expect an invisible murderer to be lurking; the cloudless sky and rolling hills are a paradoxical setting for a mysterious killing to begin. Nonetheless, an unassuming lab technician would eventually fall prey to one of the most mystifying deaths the…