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expulsion

Definition: (noun) The act of forcing out someone or something.
Synonyms:ejection, riddance, exclusion
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Charles Pierre Baudelaire

Baudelaire was a 19th century French poet and critic. The only volume of his poems published in his lifetime, Les Fleurs du mal, translated as The Flowers of Evil, was initially condemned as obscene. Later accepted as a masterpiece, the book is recognized for the brilliant phrasing, rhythm, and expressiveness of its lyrics. Baudelaire also translated many of Poe's works, bringing them to the attention of the French public. What literary movement is he credited with helping develop? More... Discuss
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Sugary Soda Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

According to a recent study, people who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a significantly higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Researchers believe that the large quantities of sugar in soft drinks may increase insulin levels in the body, contributing to pancreatic cancer cell growth. Critics, however, say the finding does not prove that there is a causal relationship between the two factors and highlight the fact that those who regularly drink sugary sodas often have other poor health habits. More... Discuss
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William G. Morgan Invents Volleyball (1895)

William G. Morgan invented volleyball in Holyoke, Massachusetts, just four years after basketball was invented in the neighboring town of Springfield. Morgan, a physical education director, created "Mintonette" for older athletes who wanted to play indoor sports but for whom basketball was too rough. Mintonette was later renamed volleyball because the point of the game is to "volley" the ball back and forth over a net. Morgan's game took several of its characteristics from what two sports? More... Discuss
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Gerhard Richter (1932)

Richter is considered one of the foremost German artists of the post-World War II period, and the prices his paintings fetch at auction reflect this distinction. Unwilling to settle on any one approach, Richter has varied his style from austere photorealism to pure abstraction. Richter's photo-paintings, which reproduce photographic images on canvas in exacting detail, explore the tension between reality and its depiction, between process and material. Where did Richter train? More... Discuss
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