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What Did Medieval Bowmen Really Wear and Carry?
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I Investigated Minnesota’s Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal
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Is Anyone Actually Winning In Politics Right Now | Damien Grant & Ani O'Brien
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He Found the Octopus
They killed the journalist who connected it all. Now we live in the world he warned us about.
A Warning About the Lung Float Test
An exam meant to determine whether a baby was born dead or alive is of “questionable value,” the National Association of Medical Examiners cautions. The paper follows a ProPublica report on how the test had been used against women accused of murder.
NATO’s Scandal-Ridden Boss Suggests War With Russia
Mark Rutte is trying to invoke history against Russia – a bold move for someone with such a selective memory of his own scandals.
This Is Another False Narrative
Israel is not perfect – but it is a beacon of religious freedom in a region where such freedom is rare. And it deserves to be judged by the standards of truth, not the shadow of historical prejudice.
We Are Importing Timber From Other Countries
Removing local supply for furniture, flooring, cladding, joinery, and structural applications does not eliminate demand – it displaces it offshore.
2026 and Causes for Optimism
Both these articles give cause for optimism. The first discusses optimism from a political standpoint; the other, from the advantages New Zealand offers for those who chose to live here.
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