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By neglecting local tastes and the culinary presence of Korean migrants, state-sponsored initiatives to globalize Korean food may fall short in Malaysia.

Remember to leave the hooks at home.

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Observations of an enormous cosmic structure, dubbed the "Big Ring," seem to violate the Copernican principle.

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A symbol of resilience and resourcefulness, Lewis remains one of Canada’s best-loved and most-celebrated folk artists.

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