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Try Ringing the Peptoc Hotline to Lift Your Mood

The latest way to get out of a funk? Get a pep talk on the Peptoc Hotline from some elementary students! There is a new telephone hotline that everyone seems to be talking about lately, and it’s one that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. The Peptoc Hotline is a telephone line that ...

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A Peptoc Hotline poster drawn by elementary students.

How the Nebra Sky Disc Sheds New Light on Ancient Astronomy

In July 2002, a group of amateur treasure hunters in Germany dug in a field with metal detectors when they discovered a bronze disc. The disc was later determined to be the Nebra Sky Disc, the oldest known map of the cosmos. The disc was sold at auction for US$2.3 million. Why is the Nebra ...

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The Nebra Sky Disc.

‘Live Not by Lies’: Standing Up for the Truth

Truth has become a precious commodity in an age where “fake news” is rampant. A book that marvelously depicts this relationship is Live Not by Lies. The following article reviews this engaging work by an author who made it his mission to stay true to the premise of truth and freedom to speak up.  Rod ...

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Blocks spelling fake and fact.

There Are Better Ways to Grow Economies Than Going to War

Many people believe that the answer to economic woes is to go to war. However, is this the case? Wars cost money, and they don’t always result in more robust economies. Instead, many times, they result in weaker economies. “A haircut through war will not solve the world’s economic problems,” said economic analyst David P. ...

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Devastation of war.

Your Guide to Bermudian Architecture

Bermudian architecture is a topic that has existed for centuries, but it has been noticed as an under-studied and fascinating topic of study in recent years. The earliest documented buildings on Bermuda date to the 1620s, with the majority being built by settlers from England, Ireland, and Scotland and enslaved Africans who arrived at the ...

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Bermudian houses.