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Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.

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This compact camera shot was inspired by Orson Welles – and proves that Benjamin Franklin was wrong

Here’s why this photograph, with its sensation of psychological disconnection, works –and the compact Leica gear behind it

Digital Camera World

Enough Is Enuf by Gabe Henry review – the battle to reform English spelling

Philadelphia’s Speling Reform Asoshiashun wasn’t the only group to demand a simpler way of putting things in print

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The case for saving America's libraries

America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically

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The founding fathers baked reason, truth and free speech into the US. That’s all gone now

Donald Trump’s actions go against the Enlightenment values that gave rise to the constitution. His might-is-right politics have nothing to offer Britain

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Rep. Lauren Boebert endorses plan to put Trump’s face on $100 bill

‘Add me as a co-sponsor!’ the staunch Trump loyalist weighed in on Monday

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GOP Lawmaker Proposes Putting Trump On 0 Bill

House GOP lawmaker introduces bill to put Trump on 0 bill, replacing Franklin. Efforts to change U.S. currency faces ongoing.

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‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?

Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this just narcissism redesigned for the big tech age?

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Democratic Senator Mocks Trump After He Referred to Himself as 'King': 'A Royal Pain in the Ass'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Donald Trump's "king" remark, which also sparked online backlash over Trump's disregard for America's democratic principles.

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Benjamin Franklin foresaw the US’s descent into despotism

Brief letters: Founding father’s wisdom | The cost of war | World Service integrity | A teacher’s backhanded compliment | Insolent and ignorant

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Kyle Van Noy did an epic ‘spending bills’ gesture to celebrate sack bonus

It wasn't a "million dollar play," but instead a quarter-million for Kyle Van Noy on Saturday.

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Letters from Lord Byron, Elizabeth I and Benjamin Franklin among collection discovered in British stately home

Rare autographed cache found by researcher at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor

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Civilization 7 will let you hand the keys to the nukes to Benjamin Franklin and Harriet Tubman, and guess what? America's just showed up

It's a whole new world.

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30 Unusual Facts No One Really Asked For, But Are Pretty Cool To Know

Someone asked “What is the most unusual fact you know?” and thousands of netizens answered the call. The post 30 Unusual Facts No One Really Asked For, But Are Pretty Cool To Know first appeared on Bored Panda.

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World Chess Championship 2024: How the immediate thrill of Bullet Chess transforms the game completely

Bullet chess is a faster and more frenetic version of the classical version, reformed obsessive of the game Richard Hall writes.

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Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity – the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite experiment, demonstrated that lightning was indeed…

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Inside the one-bedroom townhouse near Trafalgar Square for sale after £1 million price drop

The listing near Trafalgar Square is arranged over seven floors and could be reconfigured to up the bedroom quotient

The Guardian - US

Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries

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‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work

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Want To Be A Millionaire? Dave Ramsey Says To Start By Turning Off Your Television, Here's Why

Billionaires like Gates, Musk, and Buffett are avid readers. They credit books for shaping their perspectives, inspiring innovation, and driving success.

The Independent UK

Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancy

Christ Church is so symbolic to the birth of America that it's called the Nation's Church

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80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On Things

Even if we laughed it off, one of the most viral memes of this summer was quite poignant: we do live in the context of all in which we live and what came before us. The post 80 Interesting Historical Pics From “That’s History” That May Change Your Perspective On…

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Why is the Trend in Bonds Bearish?

The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy using the short-term Fed Funds Rate as its most effective tool. Meanwhile, longer-term interest rates are a function of supply and demand and market sentiment.

The Independent UK

When do the clocks go back in October 2024?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour this week for winter

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The election the founding fathers wanted

Experts say Harris is right about Trump: America's founding fathers would've deemed him "treasonous"

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