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Dark Evolution: A Skeptics Look at AARP
AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, was established in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus. She was a retired educator from California who recognized pressing needs of America’s aging population. Her fundamental mission was to build an organization that would serve as a voice for older Americans. The original concept focused on Continue reading
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Remembering the Fallen: The Youngest American to Die in the Vietnam War
PFC Dan Bullock was the youngest American soldier to die in the Vietnam War. The Goldsboro, North Carolina native was only 15 at the time of his death. Continue reading
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Staggering Numbers
The final show of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour took place on December 8, 2024, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. This marked the conclusion of an incredible journey that spanned nearly two years and included 149 shows across 21 countries on five continents. To say that the performer and her army of Swifties are Continue reading
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How a Small Diner Became a Fast-Food Empire: The Chick-fil-A Story
Maintaining core values of faith, stewardship, and community. In 1946, Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy and his brother Ben opened a modest 384-square-foot diner called The Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Georgia. They drew much of their business from a nearby Ford assembly plant. Tragically, in 1949, Ben and another brother died in an airplane crash, Continue reading
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“Vaccine Hesitancy Persists: 60% of Americans Say ‘Probably Not’ to COVID Shot!”
On October 3rd, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation for the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccination. Here is what the CDC website says about who should get the vaccine: Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine. more: The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe illness, Continue reading
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Guns in America: Who Owns Them?
In the United States, gun ownership demographics reveal a diverse landscape shaped by various factors, including age, gender, and political leanings. A recent Gallup survey indicates that approximately 30% of American adults own at least one firearm. Continue reading
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Pew Research: Voters’ Views on 2024 Election Integrity
Shortly after the recent presidential election, between November 12th and 17th, the Pew Research Center conducted a survey on election integrity. Pew asked nearly 10,000 American adults if the election process was run and administered well. Respondents from both sides of the political divide gave their opinions. Continue reading
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