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From One President to the Next: Inauguration Day in the United States

On Inauguration Day, the streets of Washington D.C. are usually filled. Parades, performers, and a large ceremony are all a part of the normal inauguration. Though the festivities of the ceremony are slightly altered this year, the core purpose remains the same: the transfer of power from one President to another and conferring the new President’s responsibilities.

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All About Surrealist Art

Surrealist paintings may seem unsettling and completely irrational but the influence of this artistic movement cannot be denied. Learn more about this genre by looking at the paintings of Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Dorothea Tanning.

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Coffee Concoctions

There are times when coffee is the only thing that keeps you alive and awake during the day. Besides this magical ability coffee is a great drink to just enjoy alone or with friends. If you are somewhat bored of usual black coffee or want to try something new, check out these 8 different ways to prepare coffee at home.

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Online Shopping: A Convenience and a Curse

According to Business Insider, American holiday retail rose three percent from last year, meaning that American consumers spent more even though many had less this year. This increase is largely due to online shopping options. While these updates have made our lives easier, how do we know when we should purchase something online or purchase something from a real store? The answer is complex, but online shopping causes environmental degradation, harm to small businesses, and strains on shipping companies.

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Festive Vocabulary for the Holiday Season

Leading up to the holidays, Americans use many unfamiliar words and phrases to describe traditions and feelings associated with the season. Though many groups do not celebrate the religious aspect of the holidays, many traditions are deeply embedded in American culture. Everyone can appreciate the season of giving and the importance of family, so join us as we explore festive American vocabulary and a few traditions!

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Out and About: LGBTQ+ Americans at Work

This is the second part of an article about LGBTQ+ community, and this time we want to shed light on some of the most famous representatives and individuals of American LGBTQ+ society. Let this list inspire you to do your own research to discover LGBTQ+ individuals making a difference in your local community, city, or country!

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Here to Stay: An Overview of America’s LGBTQ+ Community

LGBTQ+ communities’ resilience, activism, and fearlessness are truly inspiring yet rarely taught in formal classrooms. It’s high time we shined a spotlight on them! Learn about LGBTQ+ history, leaders and activists in the American LGBTQ+ movement, and check the list of available resources. This is the first of two articles about this topic.

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