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This Is the Real History of Saint Patrick’s Day
When you think of St Patrick’s Day, you probably think of green beer, shot glass necklaces that say “Kiss Me I’m Irish”, and everybody talking about how Irish they suddenly are. That’s all well and good, but I bet you don’t know much about the holiday’s origins, or the saint it celebrates. Well, now that…
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How an Italian Photographer Fought the Sicilian Mafia for Decades
When Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia passed away on April 13, 2022, the biggest shock among those of us who have written about her was that she didn’t die at the hands of the Mafia. For nearly five decades, she fearlessly fought the criminal enterprise. Armed with her 35mm camera, she publicized the Sicilian Mafia’s reign…
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You Should Probably Delete Your Google Data – Here’s How
Google collects lots of data, which is used to curate content recommendations on services like Google Play and YouTube, and to market ads to you.
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Why Does the Queen Have Two Birthdays Every Year?
Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday on April 21 and will do so again on June 13. Here’s the reason for the strange tradition.