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America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically

Donald Trump’s actions go against the Enlightenment values that gave rise to the constitution. His might-is-right politics have nothing to offer Britain

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It wasn't a "million dollar play," but instead a quarter-million for Kyle Van Noy on Saturday.

Rare autographed cache found by researcher at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor

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Someone asked “What is the most unusual fact you know?” and thousands of netizens answered the call. The post 30 Unusual Facts No One Really Asked For, But Are Pretty Cool To Know first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bullet chess is a faster and more frenetic version of the classical version, reformed obsessive of the game Richard Hall writes.

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity – the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite experiment, demonstrated that lightning was indeed…