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We asked you to tell us about your book groups, and the response was robust. Members share what their groups mean to them, especially in the pandemic.
Came to me in his fatal rounds, And said: ‘No more!’’’ Ignorance Goes Viral Part of the reason for the GOP/QAnon’s success in spreading misinformation about COVID-19 is the failure of public education, especially in the ignorance-rich Red States, to adequately teach biology. An alarmingly large number of Americans seem to have virtually no knowledge of viruses in general and how they spread and mutate in particular. And no clue on how vaccines work, even though even most of the most fanatical Trumpers have been vaccinated for something, say as a condition for school admission. ...
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When Doris Duke was 12 years old, just one month shy of her 13th birthday, she inherited $100 million. It was 1925 and she instantly became the second richest person in the world.
CBS Photo ArchiveGetty Images Given that we are nearing the end of Historic Preservation Month, it's especially appropriate now to honor people who have ensured the preservation and restoration of numerous historic sites. Among these champions are two women who you've likely heard of—but who are not particularly well known for their efforts in preservation, per se: Jackie Kennedy and Doris Duke. Although we often associate both Doris Duke and former First Lady Jackie Kennedy as being fashion icons, socialites, and all-around women of taste, they also played key roles in the preservation o...