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Gatekeeper's Suicide: A Nazi Occupation's Tragic Consequence

Joseph Meister, the first human recipient of Pasteur's rabies vaccine in 1885, committed suicide in 1940 upon the Nazi occupation of Paris, unable to prevent their entry into the Pasteur Institute where he worked as a gatekeeper, highlighting the lasting impact of Nazism.

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Record-Breaking Sale of Alan Turing Papers Highlights His Enduring Legacy

A collection of rare Alan Turing papers, including his PhD dissertation and seminal work "On Computable Numbers," sold for a record £465,400 at auction in Lichfield, UK, highlighting Turing's lasting impact on computer science. The papers were nearly destroyed during a house clearance but were recov...

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Villingen Fire Causes Millions in Damage, Injures Six

A large fire in Villingen, Germany, injured six people, including two firefighters, and caused millions of euros in damage after spreading to four buildings and collapsing three roofs; police are investigating the cause.

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This Is the Shang" Exhibition Validates Historical Records, Reveals Dynasty's Profound Impact

The "This Is the Shang" exhibition at Beijing's Grand Canal Museum, running until October, showcases 338 artifacts illuminating the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC), validating Sima Qian's historical records with oracle bone inscriptions and demonstrating the dynasty's profound impact...

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From Allies to Enemies: The Transformation of Israeli-Iranian Relations

Until the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution, Israel and Iran were allies; however, post-revolution, Iran severed all ties and adopted a hostile stance toward Israel, driven by ideological and regional power goals. This stance faces internal criticism but is also supported by hardliners within Iran.

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Precarious Bookcase Holds García Márquez's "General in His Labyrinth"

A leaning bookcase in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, holding a collection of Spanish-language books, including Gabriel García Márquez's "The General in His Labyrinth" about Simón Bolívar's final journey, is described; the book is being given away.

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The Monster Within: Exploring the Psychological and Societal Implications of 'Monstrosity'

Following a homophobic attack by his father, a patient questions the meaning of 'monster', prompting an exploration of the concept's psychological and societal implications, historical representations, and inherent human 'horror'.

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Gender Equality
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British Travelers' Accounts of 19th- and 20th-Century Spain

William Chislett's book, "Los curiosos impertinentes," collects writings by 20 British travelers in Spain from the 19th and 20th centuries, revealing their diverse experiences and perspectives on Spanish culture and society, with many accounts shaped by political and social contexts.

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Trump Hosts Costly D.C. Military Parade

President Trump is hosting a $25-45 million military parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday, celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary; this is the capital's first such event in over three decades and coincides with Trump's birthday.

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Origins and Global Celebrations of Father's Day

Father's Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of June, is believed to have originated in 1910 in the US with Sonora Smart Dodd, gaining official recognition in the US in 1966 and 1972; it's celebrated with varying traditions across countries, including the use of red and white roses.

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Aging, Power, and Societal Change: Reflections on Stagnation

A German columnist reflects on aging, comparing their declining energy to the persistent power imbalances throughout history, particularly referencing the Roman Republic, and citing Scheidel's "The Great Leveler" to support the assertion that significant societal change largely stems from catastroph...

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Nacach's Book Explores Football's History and Emotional Impact

Pablo Nacach's "¡Fútbol! Mucho más que un juego" explores football's history, from ancient uses of human skulls as balls to its modern commercial status, emphasizing the game's ability to generate intense emotions and foster values like empathy and teamwork.

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