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Dec 14, 20231 min read
Word of the Day: Anon
Anon [ə-NAHN] Part of speech: adverb Origin: Old English, pre-12th century Soon; shortly. Examples of anon in a sentence "Don't worry —...
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Classic City News
Dec 9, 20231 min read
YOUR SCIENCE FACT OF THE DAY: There Are Only 2 Carnivores with Prehensile Tails
There are only 2 carnivore species with prehensile tails — the binturong and the kinkajou. It’s worth noting that although they are...
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Classic City News
Nov 10, 20232 min read
McDonald’s started its drive-thru service thanks to the military.
McDonald’s is likely the world’s most popular restaurant. With more than 40,200 locations spread across 100-plus countries, the glow of...
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Classic City News
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Why does the sky look bluer in the Fall?
Although the sky is blue throughout the year, it’s often a richer blue in the fall and winter, especially in latitudes farther from the...
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Classic City News
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Vesta Stoudt, Inventor of Duct Tape
The mother of two Navy sailors during World War II, Vesta Stoudt worried about her boys overseas. At home in Illinois, Stoudt worked at a...
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Classic City News
Oct 17, 20231 min read
The Stories Behind the Colors of 5 Everyday Objects
Some colors tend to come and go as fashion dictates, but a few have been chosen by humans for very specific, utilitarian purposes....
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