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TED Talk: Go ahead, make up new words!

In the Ted Talk “Go ahead, make up new words!”, lexicographer Erin Mckean explains how language adapts and how new words are added to the dictionary. In her opinion, words are created everyday by individuals throughout the world.

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Artist Spotlight: Steve McCurry

Steve McCurry is one of America’s finest photographers and photojournalists today, known for his colorful and introspective portraits of individuals from areas of conflict, especially his image, “Afghan Girl”. He focuses on photographing people from different parts of the world and different civil and political conflicts, whether in Afghanistan, Tibet, Lebanon, or former Yugoslavia, and shows the consequences of war and violence on humans.

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Hershey’s: More Than Chocolate

The Hershey Company is one of the most well-known companies in the United States, and its products are enjoyed all over the world. Its candies cover a large range of flavors and include the famous Hershey’s KISSES, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kats, York Peppermint Patties, and Twizzlers.  But how did this almost $19 billion company begin, and how does it influence the town of Hershey?

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Musician Spotlights: Twenty English-Speaking (or singing!) Recommendations

American pop music is not only heard on radios in the United States, but throughout the whole world. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin to find new artists, and even more difficult to decipher the lyrics if you want to sing along! So, this post has three song recommendations with explanations for some of the lyrics that can be confusing.

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