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A voter-approved law to keep marijuana dispensaries away from schools doesn't apply to preschools, the Arizona Court of ...

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Discover the history of Thulukkanathamman temples in Chennai, linked to the Nawabs of Arcot and ancient military camps.

The etymology of “story” is defined as a chronicle of history.

All we ordinary mortals can do is wait and, for those of a religious disposition, pray. Or if we have an interest in the ...

Identical twins Matthew and Michael Youlden can speak 26 languages — one of which can’t be found in the annals of etymology.

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