Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It was established to honor soldiers who died during the Civil War. The holiday is now a time to remember military men and women who were killed in all wars. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day sh…
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Saturday, April 18, 2015 will forever be a dark day in the history of Nepal. On this date, a deadly 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Nepal is located in one of the most seismically hazardous regions in the world and the disaster was not a huge surprise …
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In February, Violet and Floyd Hartwig, who married in 1947, died five hours apart at their Easton, California, ranch. They were holding hands when Mr. Hartwig, 90, passed away. Mrs. Hartwig, 89, died five hours later. The couple’s hospice beds were pushed togethe…
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Being a celebrity often brings additional challenges to a relationship. It is not uncommon for high-profile marriages to end in divorce, particularly if both partners are famous. Some unions don’t even last a year. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are two of the best-known ent…
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Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more prevalent in Western culture. Devotees of this lifestyle are motivated by numerous factors. Upbringing, health concerns, treatment of animals and religious reasons are all influences.
Vegetarianism vs. Veganism
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