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This Country Has Been Called One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World To Be A Child

Syria is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a child. The numbers tell a story some of us haven't heard.

Laura Willard
03.18.14

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People are busting out calculators to check this seemingly impossible math equation

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Former Secret Service agent shares the spy trick she uses to tell if someone is lying

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Man debunks viral media coverage of Angel Reese's hard foul on Caitlin Clark as racial bias

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Nazis demanded to know if ‘The Hobbit’ author was Jewish. He responded with a high-class burn.

J.R.R. Tolkien hated Nazi “race doctrine” and no problem telling his German publishing house about it.

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One man turned nursing home design on its head when he created this stunning facility

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When her 5-year-old broke his leg, this mom raised $0. It's actually inspiring.

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Strangers rally to cry for help for 22-year-old mother given just four months to live

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Legalizing gay marriage has caused a dramatic drop in LGBTQ suicide rates

A victory for America.

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Younger generations are torn over inheriting boomer heirlooms. Here are 4 helpful tips.

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Gen X is so forgotten that it's become something of a meme. Here are 17 memes that will resonate with just about anyone born between 1965 and 1980.

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