As a proud baby boomer, I have often thought both about how my generation differs from that of my parents and grandparents, and how wildly different I see the world to how my children and grandchildren see it (can we guess which generation you belong to?). Here are some reflections I've had about the things that unite and separate the generations living together today:
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Why Did We Start Going to the Beach For Fun?
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How Did We Invent the Dollar? Learn Its Meandering History
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The story of Exercise Tiger, a tragic rehearsal for D-Day that cost hundreds of lives and taught lessons in blood.
Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?
We kind of take surnames for granted, as they are just passed down to us. But every name has an origin and meaning, and some might surprise you.
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This Is One of The Most Beautiful Duets I've Ever Heard
Watch this mesmerizing duet from 1981 featuring Donovan and Crystal Gayle. This live performance is their rendition of the classic 60s song ‘Catch the Wind’
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How a Principal Inspired Students With a Dance Routine
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Beautiful Words: Having a family to care for is a blessing.
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18 of the Most Incredibly-Timed Photos You'll Ever See
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14 Movie Recommendations You Won’t Want to Miss
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A Romantic Heart Beats in This Singing Priest's Chest
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Things Have Changed So Much in the Last 110 Years
Cast your thoughts back to 1915, 100 years ago. You'll be amazed, when you contemplate the breathtaking changes that have taken place. Here 19 such changes.
14 Photos That Prove Just How Tough Winter Can Be!
Winter, as these photos undoubtedly show, is one of the toughest times of the year!
East India: The Story of the Richest Company in History
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16 Jaw-Dropping Archeological Finds
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21 Tips to Make Your Golden Years the Time of Your Life
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Discover Similarities Between Ancient & Modern Math
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12 Secret Historical Facts You Never Heard
12 historical facts you may have never heard of before are presented here.
12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering
Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western world.
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Glue vs Tape: Which One is Stronger?
what gives glue and tape their stickiness, and how do they differ from each other? And most importantly, which one is stronger? Find out here
24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons
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I Wish They Taught Me These Math Tips at School
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Why Do the Days of the Week Have Such Strange Names?
Why do the days of the week have names? Who are they named after?
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The Incredible Bionic Hands of Aimee Copeland
Brave flesheating bacteria victim Aimee Copeland shows off her new $200,000 bionic hands!
Amazing! 7 Facts That Have Changed Since Your School Days!
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
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8 Well-Known Mysteries We Never Knew Had Been Solved
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These Fun Infographics Will Pique Your Interest!
Become more knowledgeable and more powerful today without boredom. Check out these fascinating maps and infographics!
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The Incredible Story Behind the Taum Sauk Dam Failure
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This Fascinating Tree Shows How Languages Are Connected
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25 Photos That Capture Profound Historic Moments
We can see a whole century of monumental events go by in these photos...
14 Famous Disappearances That Still Baffle Investigators
These fanous disappearances haunt our collective imagination.
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