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Still think the Civil War wasn’t fought over slavery? The Confederate states would disagree.

Was the Civil War fought over slavery or states’ rights? People love to debate this question, and many seem to believe it’s a matter of opinion. But the truth is there’s no debate to be had. We don’t have to conjecture. We know that the Confederate states’ primary motive was maintaining the right to enslave black people because they said so themselves. We have the primary documents that explain, in detail, why Confederates wanted to break off from the U.S., and are they are eye-opening to say the least. Even…

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This Is What Each Zodiac Sign Really Thinks Of Valentines Day

Lacey Ramburger Updated February 12, 2020 By cottonbro Aries Aries aren’t exactly concerned with being extremely romantic, but they do enjoy the spectacle aspect that Valentine’s Day often brings. They are known for saying how they feel all the time, and they don’t need one specific day to do so. Nonetheless, they are excited to do something hands-on for the person they have their eye on and if it gets them so bonus points for being cute in the process? Even better. Taurus Contrary to popular belief, Taureauns like Valentine’s…

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Why cafe culture has rich Italian flavour in Wales

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionFrom miners’ cuppas to cappuccinos – how Italy shaped the Welsh coffee scene There were more than 300 Italian cafes in Wales before World War Two, but now there are just 11 still being run by the same families. Nick Servini tracked them down to find some were reaching major milestones. With a name like Servini, growing up in a place like the south Wales valleys you cannot get away from the question: Does your family own a cafe? The answer is:…

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Dog Goes Missing One Evening, Turns Out He Got Stuck In His Own Poop And Wouldnt Move Or Speak

It’s never a dull life if you’re living with pets. It doesn’t matter if it’s something as traditional as a dog or a cat, or as exotic as a pet praying mantis—it’s always a treat to be living with an animal companion. Regardless of species, pets are family, and as family goes, everyone gets to share both the good and the bad. And while pets are a good source of joy and happiness, they do give us a scare from time to time. Sometimes the joy and the scare go…

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9 Packing Tips To Help You Fit More Sh*t Into Your Suitcase | Betches

travelingfancy new luggage. But I’m willing to bet $3 (all I got, sorry) that I’m not the only traveler who does this. If you’re anything like me, then you need these helpful packing hacks from travel experts that make organizing your belongings before and during vacay a hell of a lot easier. idk how many vacations i need to take before understanding that I only need to pack one pair of jean shorts | credit @disco_infern0 A post shared by Betches Travel (@betchestravel) on Jan 13, 2020 at 5:08am PST…

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St. Louis Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester collapses on bench, NHL game postponed

Dallas Stars’ Roope Hintz (24), of Finland, and St. Louis Blues’ Jay Bouwmeester (19) chase after a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Bouwmeester was playing in his 1,241st game this season and has been known for his strong skating and conditioning. With the Blues, he won his first Stanley Cup last year and an Olympic gold medal playing for Canada in 2014. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Blues tweeted the…

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Utah cuts healthcare costs by flying employees to Mexico for prescriptions

Utahs plan lets people collect medications at a fraction of the US cost, while other states are looking to import drugs from Canada A health insurer in Utah is seeking to reduce prescription drug costs by flying state employees to Mexico, where they can collect medications at a fraction of the US cost. The year-old programme involves about 10 state employees. The cost savings are so large that the insurance program can pay for each patients flight, give them a $500-per-trip bonus and still save tens of thousands of dollars.…

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Businessman pays 15,000 towards PM’s holiday

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “All transparency requirements have been followed, as set out in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests”. Brexit will mark ‘new chapter’ for UK, says PM Conservatives ahead in race for donations Carphone’s Ross quits Olympic role The prime minister took the holiday to St Vincent and the Grenadines with Ms Symonds between Boxing Day 2019 and 5 January 2020. He faced criticism at the time for not returning sooner, after the US killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani raised tensions in the Middle East. It…

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‘It’s like a war’: the fight for rice and toilet roll as coronavirus convulses Hong Kong

Widespread anxiety that epidemic could last many months and basic necessities will run out is gripping the city It is reminiscent of the Soviet Union in the 1980s. Queues form at the crack of dawn every morning in front of supermarkets across Hong Kong, with people scrambling to lay their hands on the basics: rice, toilet rolls and disinfectant. For the third week in a row, supermarkets shelves that usually heave with bags of rice a staple food for Hong Kongers are empty, and packs of noodles are running out…

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How To Talk About Money At Every Stage Of Your Relationship | Betches

With close to 90% of divorces, learning how to talk about finances with your partner, especially early on, is key to the success and longevity of your relationship. From our experience giving financial consultations with couples, we’ve learned that many couples wait to discuss money until they’re about to make a joint financial decision, but we would strongly urge you to have these conversations sooner rather than later. The reason? Imagine this: You’re going to buy a car or a home with your significant other. The lender pulls your credit…

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