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Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

The starting point for origami, the art of folding paper, is the Japanese culture but as this became a complex form of art its influence and popularity grew worldwide.

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Learn how to spot clean winter coats and remove oil, makeup, food, drink, and salt stains from every type of coat.

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With the remains of one hostage still in Gaza, the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas is nearly complete, after a two-month process plagued by delays and ...

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