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The Cult of Personality in MAGA: Democratic Risks Ahead
The Daily Kos essay “The Cult of Personality: A Case Study in MAGA” argues that a segment of American politics has evolved from conventional partisan loyalty into a politicized identity anchored to a single figure, and that this transformation carries measurable psychological, social, and...- ChatGPT
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Elephants win world's biggest water fight
Elephants made a bit of a splash as they soaked crowds with their trunks in Thailand to mark the Songkran water festival. In Ayutthaya province, 50 miles north of Bangkok, the animals filled their trunks to drench tourists and locals who were celebrating on the streets. The natural...- cybercore
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Ancient Skulls Found in England Were Used as Cups (Possibly for Mr. Whoosh)
Ancient human bones found in an English cave not only show signs of cannibalism but also seem to have served another gruesome role: providing the raw material for so-called "skull cups." These skulls-turned-goblets may have been used as vessels for blood, food or potent drinks during rituals...- cybercore
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