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20 Interesting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Facts
1) His name was originally Michael, not Martin. His father was also Michael King, hence why Martin Luther King Jr. was originally named Michael King Jr. However, after a trip to Germany in 1931,
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Science Confirms It: Your Boss Is Making You Unhappy
There’s plenty of evidence out there to confirm the old adage that a happy worker is a productive worker. In a striking example from a 2012 study, American companies that made a list of
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BODY ART IS MORE MAINSTREAM THAN EVER…
Tattoos are traditionally associated with “outlaw” cultures — bikers, gangs, punks, ex-cons, and sex workers. (Can you count how many tattoos you’ve seen in a porn movie lately?) But the 90’s saw tattooing move
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The Perfect Explanation to Why We Hate Crossfitters
Doing Crossfit is a giveaway that you are a huge douche-bag. You guys want to know how to be able to tell if someone does Crossfit? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. In fact, they
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Governor Wolf Announces Next Step in Port of Philadelphia Development
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) has developed a shortlist of potential developers for the Southport Marine Terminal Complex at the Port of Philadelphia. This achievement marks a major milestone
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Apple Watch Sells Out Day of Pre-Orders
Today is a big day for both Apple and the wearable tech space. The most anticipated wearable, the Apple Watch, was officially unveiled in Apple Stores with pre-orders opening at 12:01AM PST for purchase.
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Mütter Museum: The World’s Largest Macabre Displays of Bodies and Body Parts
America’s finest museum of medical history, right here in Philly, the Mütter displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th century “cabinet museum” setting. The goal of
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Large Amount of Human Remains Found In Ben Franklin’s Basement
For eighteen years, Ben Franklin, the great American inventor, diplomat, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a tenant in a beautiful four story Georgian house at 36 Craven Street in London, mere
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Allen Iverson Talks Philly & His Collaboration with VILLA
To promote its latest collaboration with Reebok on the soon-to-be-released Pump Question Mid sneaker, VILLA has released an exclusive interview with the man who inspired the shoe, Allen Iverson. The former NBA point guard/shooting
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