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HIGH HEELS
View article: HIGH HEELSThink high heels are just a modern fashion statement? Think again. From Persian warriors securing their stance in stirrups to European aristocrats flaunting their status, heels have a storied past that defies today’s norms. Ready to step into the surprising journey of high heels? Click on, darling.
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The Great EMU WAR
View article: The Great EMU WARIn 1932, Australia declared war on… birds. Yes, really. The Great Emu War is the hilarious, feather-flying tale of how machine guns, military strategy, and sheer human pride were no match for a bunch of six-foot-tall birds with zero chill and excellent cardio. Spoiler alert: the emus won. 🦅💥
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SEX EDUCATION
View article: SEX EDUCATIONSex education has had a wild ride—from ancient societies passing down whispered advice to Victorian-era moral panic and 20th-century abstinence-only lessons. What started as myths, secrecy, and fear-based warnings gradually shifted to scientific understanding, public health campaigns, and modern digital discourse. Today, it’s a battleground of politics, culture, and evolving social norms, with TikTok and…
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