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Ann Patchett appeared on a recent episode of Wild Card With Rachel Martin. She revealed her favorite children's book — and ...

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Helen Keller faced immense hardship but never let it define her life. She lost her sight and hearing at a young age. With her ...

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Revolutionary AI technology brings Theodore Roosevelt back to life at his North Dakota national park, letting visitors ...

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