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2030, Australia Ablaze, and Tricky Knots

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Living Bridges, Musical Resistance, and Latino Votes

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Carolina Words, Brexit Time, and Weird Ancient Art

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My Fair Lady, Solar Wind, and Baby Yoda

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Salamanders, Hong Kong, and the Power of Kindness

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Thanksgiving, Vaping Fear, and Financial Climate Crisis

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Dementia, Cancer, and Adorable Wildlife

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Math, Virginity Tests, and Pad Thai

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