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Not everyone takes their girlfriend, boyfriend, or a classmate to the prom. Some people bring pineapples.

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Since the introduction of the first working steam locomotive in Great Britain over 200 years ago, trains have been a great influence on Western culture, whether in the world of books, music, or the movies. The language of the railroad has also infused the

Angela Tung






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Thirty-two years ago this month, Sixteen Candles blew its way into theaters. With it came those now iconic teen characters, the Geek, hot Jake Ryan, the ridiculously stereotypical Long Duk Dong, and misunderstood every-girl Sam, along with some major ‘80s

Angela Tung
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Meet a group of remarkable mammals who snorkel with their noses, plant trees with their poop, and walk underwater.

Rosemary Mosco