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Who was the "Queen of Basketball"?Meet Lusia Harris
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The Truth Behind "The Bystander Effect"And what really happened to Kitty Genovese in 1964
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The “Ordinary Housewife” from Ireland Who Did Extraordinary Things for PeaceMeet Susan McHugh
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How Melissa Ludtke Changed the GameAny why every journalism student should be know her story
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What is The Matilda Effect?Meet Margaret Rossiter, champion of history, science, and women
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Did New Order Really Lose Money on Blue Monday?Inspiration is a funny thing. Last week, I was thinking about what I wanted to write for the next issue of this newsletter. Then a friend was telling me…
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The Creative Minds Behind ScrabbleAnother great idea that was rejected again and again
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The Man Who (Literally) Saved The World
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When Did Suitcases Get Wheels?
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