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Valentine’s Day cards too sugary sweet for you? Return to the 19th-century custom of the spicy ‘vinegar valentine’

Ahh, Valentine’s Day: the perfect moment to tell your sweetheart how much you love them with a thoughtful card.

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An epic border: Finland’s poetic masterpiece, the Kalevala, has roots in 2 cultures and 2 countries

At the outset of the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic, a singer bemoans his separation from a beloved friend who grew up beside him. Today, the friends rarely meet “näillä raukoilla rajoilla, poloisilla Pohjan mailla” – lines which translator Keith Bosley renders “on these poor borders, the luckless lands of the…

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The penis evolved to be noticed – but the artful fig leaf has hidden it for centuries

A new evolutionary study has found human penises are large compared with other primates: for two reasons. The first is reproduction. The second is that size works as a signal, attracting potential mates and intimidating rivals. In evolutionary terms, the penis is big because it is meant to be noticed.

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Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought

How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, synthesising and reevaluating existing archaeological evidence, suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.

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From statement sleeves to the codpiece: 5 fashions which should come back from Tudor England

There are few dynasties in history as well-known as the Tudors. From Henry VIII’s six wives to Elizabeth I’s defeat of the Spanish Armada, the Tudors continue to capture imaginations.

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Kennedy Center Loses Another Major Artist as Philip Glass Withdraws World Premiere Over Trump Leadership

Philip Glass withdraws Symphony No 15 from Kennedy Center, citing value conflicts under Trump, joining growing artistic exodus

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US ICE Agents in Winter Olympics? Italians in an Outrage: 'This Is A Militia That K-lls'

US ICE agents to assist at Winter Olympics in Italy spark outrage, raising concerns over sovereignty and safety amid controversies from recent US incidents.

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The pioneering path of Augustus Tolton, the first Black Catholic priest in the US – born into slavery, he’s now a candidate for sainthood

The first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States, Augustus Tolton, may not be a household name. Yet I believe his story – from being born enslaved to becoming a college valedictorian – deserves to be a staple of Black History Month. “Good Father Gus” is now a candidate…

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Is Donald Trump Dying Soon? POTUS Allegedly Stuns Staff With Eerie Death Prediction

Donald Trump reportedly stuns allies with a prediction of his own death within 10 years as he navigates his second term and a $300M White House renovation.

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Up to 5,000 Pets Face Capture and Death in England Starting 6 April Under Proposed Ban

Up to 5,000 pet monkeys face seizure under England's new primate ban as strict zoo-level standards and licensing rules take effect in April.

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Australia once enshrined white superiority. These 10 trailblazers helped shift our attitudes to race

In early 20th century Australia, Indigenous people were denied citizenship and the nation had a racially exclusive immigration policy. Most people not only accepted the “White Australia” policy but openly identified with its assumption of white supremacy. Popular culture was replete with overtly racist terms and images.

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America’s next big clean energy resource could come from coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it

Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These acidic discharges, known as acid mine drainage, are among the region’s most persistent environmental problems. They disrupt aquatic life, corrode pipes and can contaminate drinking water for decades.

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Trump’s second term is proving different from his first. This time it’s imperial

The key difference between Donald Trump’s first and second presidencies can be summed up by his two official portraits. The first after his victory in 2016 shows a smiling Trump, probably delighted to have won against the odds and, at least in theory, willing to work with his opponents.

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Thecla, the beast fighter: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many ‘leading ladies’ in early Christian texts

The Bible is filled with brave and courageous women.

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The Winds of Winter Author George R.R. Martin Admits Relating to Dune Writer Who 'Hated' His Own Success

George R.R. Martin reveals the 'Arrakis trap' behind The Winds of Winter delay, admitting a deep kinship with Dune author Frank Herbert's struggle with success.

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Saks Bankruptcy Sparks Fears Macy's and Other Department Stores Could Be Heading the Same Way

Saks' bankruptcy raises alarm as Macy's and other department stores face closures, empty malls, and declining in-store shoppers.

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Officials Seek Death Penalty For Ex-South Korean President Yoon Over 'Insurrection' For His 'Lust For Power'

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces the death penalty over his failed martial law attempt, sparking debate on justice, democracy, and political power.

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Classified DOJ Memo Claims Trump 'Not Restricted' by US or International Law in Maduro Capture

A classified DOJ memo claims Trump had constitutional authority to approve the Maduro capture, asserting limited constraints under U.S. and international law.

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US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice

President Donald Trump’s insistence that the U.S. will acquire Greenland “whether they like it or not” is just the latest chapter in a codependent and often complicated relationship between America and the Arctic’s largest island – one that stretches back more than a century but has recently been on the…

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'He Needs to Be Reminded Where He Is': Trump Sparks 'Dementia' Row With New White House Sign

Donald Trump faces renewed 'dementia' allegations after installing a gilded 'Rose Garden' sign. Critics suggest the 79-year-old POTUS is using signs as memory aids.

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Guide to the classics: death-haunted masterpiece The Blind Owl shadows the decline of modern Iran

Sadeq Hedayat (1903-1951) abandoned his training in dentistry and, later, engineering in France and Belgium, to study old Persian and Iranian mythology. He would become one of the first modernist fiction writers in Iran. He published stories, essays and plays, but The Blind Owl, a short enigmatic novel, has been…

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Trump Admin To Send 'Hundreds More' Federal Agents to Minnesota, Kristi Noem Warns People Obstructing Work

'Hundreds more' of federal agents are being sent to Minneapolis after a controversial ICE shooting sparks protests, raising debates over immigration enforcement and law enforcement transparency.

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FBI Blocked Minnesota's Access and Involvement to ICE Shooting of Renee Nicole Good

Federal and Minnesota officials clash over control of the investigation into the deadly ICE shooting of Renee Good, raising concerns over transparency and justice.

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The 17th-century Pueblo leader who fought for independence from colonial rule – long before the American Revolution

The U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall Collection contains 100 sculptures: two luminaries from each state. They include many familiar figures, such as Helen Keller, Johnny Cash, Ronald Reagan and Amelia Earhart. There are a few from the Colonial era, including founders such as Samuel Adams and George Washington.

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How Bluey uses religious parables to teach lessons we all need

Bluey is a smart show that draws on all kinds of inspirations for its charming stories, including religious ones. My newly published research looks at what Bluey has to say about religion, and the religion of play which the characters live by.

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