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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Reparations: A Divisive Debate

You might have heard the word "reparations" thrown around lately. It’s a big topic, especially among some Caribbean people. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's about money – people wanting Britain to pay for things that happened long ago. Take David Lammy, for instance. He once said

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Nate Thurmond's Record-Breaking Night

On October 18, 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double. This incredible feat happened in his debut game with the Chicago Bulls. Thurmond scored 22 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out 13 assists, and blocked 12 shots. This performance helped the Bul

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Ancient Chinese Tomb Raises Questions About Early Kings

Imagine a journey back in time to over 5, 000 years ago in central China. Archaeologists have stumbled upon an impressive tomb in the city of Yongcheng, Henan province. They believe this tomb might have belonged to an early king from a prehistoric society. The Wangzhuang ruins, where the tomb was fo

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Oct 17 2024SPORTS

The Day Boston Finally Won Big

Imagine a young man, a Red Sox fan, standing waist-deep in the Charles River. This isn't just any day—it's October 30, 2004. Three days earlier, the Red Sox had won the World Series, their first in 86 years. This photo, taken by Stan Grossfeld, shows a moment of pure joy and relief. Everyone in New

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Messi's Debut: A Young Star Shines in Barcelona

Imagine this: a 17-year-old kid from Argentina steps onto the field for his first big game in Europe. That's exactly what happened on this day in 2004. Lionel Messi made his league debut for FC Barcelona against their city rivals, Espanyol. It was a big moment, and Messi didn't disappoint. Barcelona

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Fire Up the Budgets, Fairfax! Why's the Focus on Symbols and Not Schools?

What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Discover the Concorde: The Supersonic Jet that Defined Luxury Travel

Ever wondered what it’s like to fly on a plane that’s faster than sound? Let's take a look at the Concorde, a supersonic jet that was a favorite among celebrities and royals before it was discontinued. The Concorde, a product of British and French collaboration, first took to the skies in 1976. Its

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

The Evolution of Voting: From Shouting to Machines

Long ago, in the early days of the United States, voting wasn't a quiet, private affair. The first presidential elections, held from 1788 to 1789, involved only white men shouting out their candidates' names publicly. This method, known as viva voce or voice voting, was the norm for nearly half a ce

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Oct 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Movie That Changed Crime Films

Thirty years ago, a film called Pulp Fiction hit movie theaters. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this movie shook up the way we think about crime films. It wasn't your typical story with a clear start and end. Instead, it jumped around in time, kept viewers guessing, and mixed real life with wild, fi

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Oct 14 2024SPORTS

The Chicago Cardinals' Long-Awaited Win

On October 7, 1945, the Chicago Cardinals finally put an end to their long losing streak by beating the Chicago Bears 16-7. This victory broke the NFL record for the longest losing streak at 29 games. But the story of sports doesn't stop there. In 1949, Ezzard Charles became the heavyweight

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