The Surprisingly Literal Reason We Call Letters “Uppercase” and “Lowercase”
Then, as early as the 1st century CE, minuscule began to emerge: smaller, rounder letters that required fewer strokes. You ...
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Scroll through artwork by the teenage winners of our Coming of Age in 2024 contest. Then, tell us how well the collection captures your feelings and experiences. By Katherine Schulten When ...
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Giant, Mysterious Spires Ruled the Earth Long Before Trees Did. What Exactly Are These Odd-Looking Fossils?
For more than 150 years, scientists have debated whether Prototaxites—which stood roughly 24 feet tall and 3 feet wide—were an early lichen or fungus, like a “giant mushroom” ...
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Australia state leader vows to strengthen hate speech laws amid rise in antisemitic attacks
New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns stated in a press conference on Sunday that he intends to strengthen the Australian state’s hate speech laws. Premier Minns’ statement follows a string of ...
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‘Nothing Will Stand in Our Way,’ Trump Says as He Returns A Determined President Vows Not to Be Thwarted at Home or Abroad With the first actions of his new term, President Trump suggested ...