Past Perspectives
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DC Residents May Foot the $1.7M Bill for Trump’s July 4th Parade
When President Trump announced his “Salute to America” event, many in DC were wondering what the associated cost would be. Now that the numbers have been crunched, it seems that… Read more.
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James Earl Jones’ Tony Award Snub: What Happened?
One of the most famous and notable voices of the past century belongs to James Earl Jones. With over 60 years of contributions, he was recently honored by Tonys with… Read more.
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Gucci Accused of Copying Harlem Designer’s Work
It’s true that fashion trends always recycle themselves back into popularity. However, when something as unique as Dapper Dan’s design comes to life, it’s pretty hard to mistake it for the work… Read more.
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Translucent Lobster Discovered Off the Coast of Maine
Fishing is one of the world’s most popular pastimes. Usually it’s nothing notable, just your run-of-the-mill catch. But every so often the net pulls up something worth talking about. That… Read more.
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Massive Flooding Strikes Southeast Asia
Mother Nature has always been very temperamental, but this past month she has been exceptionally irritable. Showcasing her power on a global scale, from hurricanes to floods, water and wind have… Read more.
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Albinism in Asia: An Underrepresented Topic
An estimated 1 in 20,000 people worldwide are born with albinism. There are four types of known albinism. Studies suggest that type 4 occurs more frequently in the Japanese and… Read more.
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M Is for Melungeon: A Forgotten History
A “Melungeon” is a person descending from a tri-racial population thought to be of mixed European, African and Native American ancestry. Noticeable features include tanned ruddy skin, a very smooth… Read more.
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The Felon and The Rapper: An Unlikely Connection
It may come as a surprise to those that aren’t into TV and social media but Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg are quite the pair. The two have been seen on-air… Read more.
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Amazon Acquires Whole Foods: What It Means for Shoppers
Amazon is making crucial moves in their bid to take over online shopping. They will be shelling out a whopping $13.7 billion to acquire one of the most recognizable health… Read more.
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Amazon Will Soon Accept EBT and SNAP Benefits
Internet powerhouse Amazon is gearing up for retail war with Walmart in what some are calling the “Great Battle of the Low-Income Dollar.” Amazon is making strides to make its… Read more.
