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7 Things You May Not Know About Hans Christian Andersen

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It doesn't matter about being born in a duckyard, as long as you are hatched from a swan's egg. —The Ugly Duckling UPDATED June 17th, 2017 April 2 is Hans Christian Andersen's birthday and is observed as International Children's Book…
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Miss Bum Bum Brazil Pageant: Proud of their Booty? Or Pure Exploitation?

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 There are a million and one beauty pageants in Latin America to celebrate Latina beauty. At the tail end of the contest spectrum, there’s the Miss Bum Bum Brazil Pageant, where over 500 candidates from all over Brazil…
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30 Star Wars Quotes Worthy of a Philosophy Class

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 “May the Fourth be with you” is a phrase commonly heard on May 4, Star Wars Day. This story of Star Wars Day being celebrated on May 4th was told by author Alan Arnold in 1979, while he was chronicling the making…
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Soldaderas: The Women of the Mexican Revolution

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 November 20 is the day we celebrate the Mexican Revolution, that long war (1910-1920) that ended the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and began a new age for Mexico. Every year it seems we only celebrate the heroes:…
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4 Life Lessons from Les Miserables

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 Les Miserables by Victor Hugo was published in 1862 and is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, not to mention one of the longest ever written! It has been adapted for the stage as a Broadway…
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20 Perfect First Lines of Famous Poems

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 April 28 is Great Poetry Reading Day. What better way to celebrate some of the most famous poems of all time, and the poets who write them. Even if you don’t know the author or even the names of these poems, we bet…
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Hair Removal Update : How to Deal With Stubborn Chin Hair

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 Most women have it and many have struggled to find the best facial hair removal method. And by best we mean least painful, least irritating and quickest. Let’s face it, nothing ruins your day like looking in the…
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5 Great Books to Read Before & During Pregnancy

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 When I found out I was pregnant, my search for interesting and informative pregnancy books began. It was overwhelming! There were hundreds of books to pick and choose from and my fears of being a good mom began:…
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Purple Power: 10 Taro Recipes to Try Now

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 Liven up your family's healthy diet with some tasty taro recipes! This super nutritious vegetable has been a staple of Asian, Indian, African and the Pacific Islands. Although it's not so popular in most U.S. cuisine,…