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Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers

The U.S. Postal Service is marking its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps

The Independent UK

Michael Douglas says he will only act again ‘if something special came up’

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The Independent UK

13 Historical Figures Who Were Secretly Total Weirdos

History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

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Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too

Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial founding document, the Declaration of Independence. Whether Republican or Democrat or independent, some will say – with reverence – that adherence to the values expressed in the declaration is what makes them American.

The Conversation

Nothing is certain except death and politics - Roll Call

ANALYSIS – Talking about death is hard, and talking about politics isn’t much easier. Tackling the two together can feel nearly impossible.

Roll Call

Should the Civilization Video Games Be Fun—or Real?

Some players like the game to mimic the real world. Others like to play as Gandhi but nuke their enemies into oblivion.

Reason

Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.

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This compact camera shot was inspired by Orson Welles – and proves that Benjamin Franklin was wrong

Here’s why this photograph, with its sensation of psychological disconnection, works –and the compact Leica gear behind it

Digital Camera World

Enough Is Enuf by Gabe Henry review – the battle to reform English spelling

Philadelphia’s Speling Reform Asoshiashun wasn’t the only group to demand a simpler way of putting things in print

The Guardian - UK

The case for saving America's libraries

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

Salon

The founding fathers baked reason, truth and free speech into the US. That’s all gone now

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

The Guardian - UK

Rep. Lauren Boebert endorses plan to put Trump’s face on $100 bill

‘Add me as a co-sponsor!’ the staunch Trump loyalist weighed in on Monday

The Independent UK

GOP Lawmaker Proposes Putting Trump On 0 Bill

House GOP lawmaker introduces bill to put Trump on 0 bill, replacing Franklin. Efforts to change U.S. currency faces ongoing.

Top News

‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?

Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this just narcissism redesigned for the big tech age?

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Democratic Senator Mocks Trump After He Referred to Himself as 'King': 'A Royal Pain in the Ass'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Donald Trump's "king" remark, which also sparked online backlash over Trump's disregard for America's democratic principles.

The Guardian - UK

Benjamin Franklin foresaw the US’s descent into despotism

Brief letters: Founding father’s wisdom | The cost of war | World Service integrity | A teacher’s backhanded compliment | Insolent and ignorant

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Kyle Van Noy did an epic ‘spending bills’ gesture to celebrate sack bonus

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

The Guardian - UK

Letters from Lord Byron, Elizabeth I and Benjamin Franklin among collection discovered in British stately home

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

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Civilization 7 will let you hand the keys to the nukes to Benjamin Franklin and Harriet Tubman, and guess what? America's just showed up

It's a whole new world.

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30 Unusual Facts No One Really Asked For, But Are Pretty Cool To Know

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.

The Independent UK

World Chess Championship 2024: How the immediate thrill of Bullet Chess transforms the game completely

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

The Conversation

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

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…

Evening Standard

Inside the one-bedroom townhouse near Trafalgar Square for sale after £1 million price drop

The listing near Trafalgar Square is arranged over seven floors and could be reconfigured to up the bedroom quotient

The Guardian - US

Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries

The Guardian - US

‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work

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