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I Found a Hoard of 748 Roman and Iron Age Coins
I began history hunting when I was four years old, and it all started from watching Indiana Jones.I used to go fossil hunting, searching my family's farm for relics. Of…
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I Met Donald Trump’s Alleged Would-Be Assassin
I considered Ryan Routh a kind of friend. He was a passionate and idealistic individual, who was prepared to fight for what he believed in. We rarely spoke about U.S.…
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I Was Raised in a Mafia—A Murder at My Wedding Was My Wake-Up Call
My life reads like the plot of a gripping novel, complete with mafia connections, personal demons, and a triumphant rise from adversity.As a kid from the tough streets of the…
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I’m the ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’. I Just Tune the Haters Out
After the "hawk tuah" clip went viral, I literally forgot about it. And then two days later, a few of my friends sent me the link and I thought: Oh…
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My Daughter’s Behavior Was Concerning. We Missed the Early Signs
Victoria was a natural caregiver. She was a wonderful big sister to her six younger siblings—she cherished her rescue dog, Zen, and volunteered at a local animal shelter. Our beautiful…
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The Deadly Violence Hit My Village. I Never Thought I’d Have Hope Again
My journey to Uganda started in November 2016, when I was 18. I walked for two straight days with my mother, my aunt, my cousins, and my siblings to escape…
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I’m a Childless Woman. I’m Tired of the Assumptions About Me
In the airport waiting for my flight to Mexico City, it happened again.I was with my parents. We were going to a destination wedding, and we were thrilled. The groom…
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I Came to the US With $500 to My Name. Now, I Advise CEOs Like Elon Musk
What determines the person you're becoming and the life you live? I know that we all have bad days, but it took me exactly that to realize that for things…
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My Dad Had an Advance Directive. He Still Had to Fight to Die
My mom died peacefully. My dad died 72 days later, angry at the doctors for ignoring his wishes.The high school sweethearts were always very clear about their end-of-life expectations: Quick…
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I Became a Stepmom to 3 Kids at 26—People Love to Blame Us
When I first became a stepmom, I was a 26-year-old, childless bachelorette whoaccidentally fell in love with a single dad with three kids. I say accidentally because marrying a man…