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Why civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer was ‘sick and tired of being sick and tired’

It wasn’t called voter suppression back then, but civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer knew exactly how white authorities in Mississippi felt about Black people voting in the 1960s. …

From the Roman Empire to your therapist's office: The history of the chaise lounge

Living Spaces researched the lengthy life span of the chaise lounge, gathering information from various sources to compile a comprehensive history.

This tool can help protect you and your kids on gaming consoles

The Markup looks into an online tool that can help parents navigate the overwhelming number of settings on today's online gaming platforms.

The growth of gaming

You’re probably familiar with classic sauropod dinosaurs – the four-legged herbivores famous for their long necks and tails. Animals such as Brachiosaurus, Apatosaurus and Diplodocus have been standard fixtures in science museums since the …
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