The Dazzling History of the Showgirl
The cultural lineage of the glamorous showgirl stretches back to 19th-century Paris.
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How Devil’s Tower Got Its Name
Devil's Tower is one of the most recognizable features of the American landscape, but not everyone agrees on what it should be named.
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They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.-Andy Warhol
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.-Indira Gandhi
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