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The Philippine Revolution
The first anti-colonial independence movement in Asia, the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1902 ended almost 350 years of Spanish rule.
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The History of Philippine Cinema
The Philippines has a rich history of cinema, from directors like José Nepomuceno, Susana C. De Guzman, and Brillante Mendoza, to films like "Zamboanga" (1937), "Anino" (1999), and "The Road" (2011).
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How Can You Choose Healthy Options at Fast Food Restaurants?
You can order healthy fast food, but they don't make it easy, and you may be eating more calories than you think. Learn how to order fast food that doesn't go straight to your waistline.
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Some scientists believe there must be extraterrestrial lifeforms, and that some may have visited Earth. Astronomers are discovering ever more planets, and one of them may host intelligent life.
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Cream: Greatest Rock Band of All Time?
Was Cream the greatest rock band ever? There is a strong case, but that's for you to decide. Regardless, this trio of virtuoso musicians changed rock music forever.
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Sex and Golf: I Knew There Was a Connection
The AHA says it's okay for heart patients to have sex, and it's no more strenuous than golf. What's more to say?
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A Survey of Thoughts on the Meaning of Life
Many people ponder the meaning of life. Some spend all their time on it and miss the whole ride. Others blithely waste their lives with nary a thought. Give it some thought, then go out and live it fully, with no regrets.
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Country and Western Music: The Singing Cowboys
The singing cowboy summons images of the solitary men who worked the range. Cowboy music was first documented in two books in the early 20th century. Movie cowboys started singing in the 1930s, and cowboy singers still perform today.
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The American Federation of Musicians Recording Bans of 1942-1944 and 1948
The American Federation of Musicians struck against record companies twice in the 1940s. The recording ban had repercussions, some unanticipated.
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Buck, Merle and the Bakersfield Sound
The Bakersfield Sound emerged from rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, and country in the town's many honky tonks. While primarily known for Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, the town's sound was the product of many musicians.
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The Trucker Song in Country Music
Digging into the history of trucker music, from songs like “Convoy” and “Six Days on the Road,” to artists like Red Sovine, Dick Curless, Merle Haggard, and Dale Watson.