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Some July 4th traditions endure better than others. Well always have fireworks, parades, and family picnics, it seems. But there was also a time when presidents offered eloquent speeches on Americas birthday ones aimed at fostering unity and gratitude. And who can deny we could use more of that in such fractious times? Sure, few
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saving science — Peer review is essential for science. Unfortunately, its broken. There’s no incentive to fix the system, which was never designed to catch fraud anyway. Paul Sutter – Jul 12, 2024 11:00 am UTC EnlargeAurich Lawson | Getty Images reader comments 0 Rescuing Science: Restoring Trust in an Age of Doubt was the
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3.5K Fun shooting with interesting training possibilities for minimal cost Daisy’s adult Red Ryder BB gun shown with a $6 supply of ammunition – 2400 shots! The aluminum beverage can was nearly cut in half after two casual shooting sessions (range was around 15 yards). Fun, yes, but not a toy. Daisy’s adult Red Ryder
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3.8K Since their creation in 1824, bolt-action rifles have been a staple piece in nearly every gun owners private arsenal. Perfect for precision plinking, hunting, or recreational shooting, the bolt-action platform will always be a versatile tool to keep around. Throughout history, bolt action rifles have been used in nearly every major conflict since their
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2K A few years ago, an expat friend of mine asked if I could transport some cash to her passport country, to which I was traveling. I agreed, not thinking much of it. Since we were both incredibly underpaid English teachers at that time, I expected that she would be sending only a few hundred
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Americans are facing a new housing crisis, one that makes the crisis of 2008 look like a mere economic blip. The housing crisis of 2008 was driven by sub-prime mortgages being approved for people who had no financial means to pay for their homes. Many people had variable rate mortgages, and when those rates froze,
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The Republican National Committee just released its 2024 platform. While calling it a platform is a stretch, the list of bullet points gives an idea of what the potential next Trump administration’s goals are. Here’s one issue that should be front and center: End inflation and make America affordable again. To be sure, “make America
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