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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Little House on the Prairie Comes Back to Netflix

Imagine that you have a favorite childhood book. What if it was adapted into a TV show that became a hit? And what if it was then rebooted for a new generation? That's what has happened with "Little House on the Prairie". There's a reason why the American frontier is so popular. It is a t

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Model T's Need for Speed

Ford's Model T cars were never the fastest on the road but they were popular in the early 1900s. It was known for its reliability and affordability. Henry Ford proved Model T's potential in 1901 when he raced and won a 10-lap race in Detroit with an average speed of 45 mph.

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Rise and Fall of Tech Hypes: From Nanotech to AI

In the early 2000s, nanotechnology was hailed as the next big thing, similar to artificial intelligence today. After the dot-com bubble burst, investors saw nanotech as the next promising tech. They hoped it would revolutionize industries and daily life. Conferences and political initiatives support

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Is 'Hockey Day Minnesota' Turning into a Big-City Affair?

The very first 'Hockey Day Minnesota' happened back in 2007, with Lake of the Woods High School facing off against St. Paul Johnson on Baudette Bay. Fans gathered wherever they could to catch a glimpse of the game. Over the years, the event has moved around, from Phalen Park to Hermantown and even L

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Dissecting Liverwort Evolution: How Temperature Shapes Their Diversity

Have you ever wondered how liverworts, those tiny plants, became so diverse? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that when it comes to elevation and temperature, liverworts have a cool past and some hotspots for diversity. By tracking their evolution across mountains worldwide, they d

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Celebrating Midwifery Milestones: A Global Gathering in Santiago

In Santiago, Chile, a big event named the I International Commemorative Congress of Professional Midwifery is happening. This event is special because it's celebrating the 190th anniversary of midwifery history. Imagine that – over 190 years of helping bring new life into the world! The congress is

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Unexpected Stars and Big Comebacks: Boston's Sporting Surprises

One magic moment in Boston's sports history is David Ortiz's home run that gave the Red Sox a breathtaking comeback against the Orioles. This wasn't the first time an unheralded player stepped up and changed the game. Years ago, the Red Sox took a chance on a young slugger named David Ortiz. With a

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlucky Models: Audi's Least Successful Cars

Audi, a brand that helped shape Germany's car industry, hasn't always hit the mark. August Horch, Audi's founder, started the company in 1909 after leaving his first venture. Since then, Audi has faced struggles, like the years after World War II when it battled big names like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

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Jan 23 2025EDUCATION

Gender Diversity Through Time: A Global Look at Trans and Non-Binary Experiences

Did you know that people who don't fit neatly into the categories of 'man' or 'woman' have existed since the beginning of human history? Long before scientists and scholars in the West started talking about gender as something that's not just about biology, but also about how society shapes it, many

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Celebrating 50 Years of Surgery in Brazil: A Journey Through RCBC

The Journal of the Brazilian College of Surgeons (RCBC) is celebrating a big milestone: 50 years of continuous publication! Let's dive into its journey and see how it became a prominent voice in the world of medicine. RCBC started out as a national publication, focusing on surgical developments in

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