#Classic neon signs are a glowing part of NYC history

#Classic neon signs are a glowing part of NYC history

“#Classic neon signs are a glowing part of NYC history” The saying goes, “Bright Lights, Big City” — and classic neon signs are a shining beacon of that legacy. But due to rent increases that are shuttering old-school establishments and cheap LED technology, they’re fast disappearing. Earlier this year, COVID-19 claimed the life of the…

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#Test your knowledge before the election

#Test your knowledge before the election

“#Test your knowledge before the election” Tuesday marks the 59th presidential election of the United States. That’s 59 contests, 45 presidencies and 231 years’ worth of surprising trivia. Voters have spent more than a year getting to know the candidates, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, but how deep is your knowledge of…

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#’Tasting History’ host Max Miller cooks up yesteryear treats

#’Tasting History’ host Max Miller cooks up yesteryear treats

“#’Tasting History’ host Max Miller cooks up yesteryear treats” Max Miller is cooking on all cylinders. When Miller was furloughed from his film distribution job at Walt Disney Studios, due to COVID, he decided to pursue his recent passion: food. That resulted in “Tasting History,” his popular YouTube channel that explores international cuisine — and…

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#Egypt says another trove of ancient coffins found in Saqqara

#Egypt says another trove of ancient coffins found in Saqqara

“#Egypt says another trove of ancient coffins found in Saqqara” CAIRO — Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo, authorities said Monday. The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said in a statement that archaeologists found the collection of colorful, sealed sarcophagi buried more than 2,500 years ago…

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#Study finds ‘good’ governments fall harder than dictatorships

#Study finds ‘good’ governments fall harder than dictatorships

“#Study finds ‘good’ governments fall harder than dictatorships” Oh, how the mighty have fallen … and may fall again. A new historical review by anthropologists at Purdue University has revealed that “good” governments — meaning those that supported social programs and did not amass disproportionate wealth — suffered “major” collapse compared to more tyrannical regimes….

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#Pence won the night and other commentary

#Pence won the night and other commentary

“#Pence won the night and other commentary” 2020 watch: Pence Won the Night This week’s debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence was “more civilized” but at times just as “frustrating” as last week’s Trump-Biden square-off, sighs Liz Peek at Fox News — since “both candidates were evasive.” Yet Pence has been “in the public…

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