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disapprobation

Definition: (noun) An expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable.
Synonyms:condemnation
Usage:Jo stood aloof, meanwhile, trying to harden her heart against him, and succeeding only in primming up her face into an expression of entire disapprobation. Discuss.
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The Pearl of Lao Tzu

Linked to multiple legends, the Pearl of Lao Tzu is the largest known pearl in the world, measuring 9.45 inches (24 centimeters) in diameter and weighing 14.1 pounds (6.4 kilograms). Reportedly extracted from a giant clam off the coast of the Philippines in 1934, the pearl has been labeled "The Pearl of Allah" by some who believe it resembles the face of Muhammad and has also been connected to a legend involving the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. What is the pearl's estimated value? More... Discuss
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China Bans Shock Therapy for Internet Addiction

For over a year, the Chinese government has campaigned against Internet addiction, saying young people's excessive time in Internet cafes is hurting their studies and damaging family life. However, after media reports surfaced regarding the use of electroshock therapy to treat teenage Internet addicts, the Ministry of Health released a statement questioning the safety and effectiveness of the treatment and banning its use in this population. Nearly 3,000 teens have been subjected to the "electric impact therapy" as part of a four-month Internet addiction treatment program at Linyi Mental Hospital. More... Discuss
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Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet Collides with Jupiter (1994)

The first comet observed to be orbiting a planet rather than the Sun, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered by astronomers in March 1993. Sixteen months later, it provided the first direct observation of the collision of two solar system objects not involving the Earth, when fragments of the comet collided with Jupiter's southern hemisphere. The impact resulted in prominent scars that some said were more easily visible than what prominent feature of the planet? More... Discuss
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Trygve Lie (1896)

In 1946, Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, became the first UN Secretary General. His role required that he take an active part in a variety of negotiations, and he incurred the enmity of the USSR by supporting UN action in the Korean War. His critics have argued that he was under the influence of a select few in the UN Secretariat and was, at times, blinded by arrogance and stubbornness. What was the impetus for his resignation? More... Discuss
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