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The Scents and Sounds of ‘November’

In a simple poem, Giovanni Pascoli expresses what this time of the year can mean.
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‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins

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‘Twice’: Bravery, Consequences, and Time Travel

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