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First Black Republic To Europe’s Origins — On This Day In History January 1

The birth of a nation, a major step toward European unity, and a groundbreaking public health move.

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LGBTQ Plus Society

Colombian Bank’s Inclusive Ad Campaign Causes Stir

An ad for one of Colombia’s biggest banks sparked controversy for including a gay couple. Some viewed it as a step in the right direction, while detractors said the ad was not suited for a bank.

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That’s Advertisement

The Bay of Fundy, on the Atlantic coast of Canada, boasts the highest tides in the world … and apparently some of the tallest suds as well.

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Society

In Brazil, Following Facebook Into A Freemason Lodge

The secretive Freemasons usually recruit through word-of-mouth, which is why a recent Facebook ad, seeking applicants for a São Paulo branch, is such a source of curiosity.

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Society

India’s Disturbing Obsession With Fair Skin

India’s entertainment industry casts people with dark skin as cursed and low class, an idea the culture has strongly, if sadly, embraced. The only winner is the cosmetics industry.

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Economy Society

Lesbians, The New Perfect Audience For Advertisers

Well-known brands such as Audi, Jagermeister and Granini are increasingly spending their advertising dollars to capture the attention of gay women, who tend to be high-wage earners and very loyal.

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Society

Can These Alternative Ad-Free Social Networks Oust Facebook And Twitter?

GENEVA – To distinguish themselves from Facebook and Twitter, new social networks are trying to find a different economic model. A trend is emerging – the return to paid subscriptions. From App.net to Diaspora, here is a short review of these new actors. App.net, the paying Twitter “We are selling our product, not our users.” […]

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Plastic Surgery Nation: Chinese Man Sues Wife For Being Ugly, Wins

SINA NEWS, E-TODAY (China) Worldcrunch BEIJING – A Chinese man recently divorced and sued his wife for giving him an ugly daughter. Not only did he win the case, his ex-wife was sentenced to pay him 750,000 Yuan ($120,000) in compensation, reported Sina News. According to the report, Feng Jian, the indignant husband, was shocked […]

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