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Submitted by David on Mon, 2010-09-27 19:13

WTF, kids swearing earlier now, researcher says: The article quotes one U of Toronto sociologist saying that "There's a real coarseness right now in U.S. political culture. It's not a conversation; it's a rant." I'd agree, although I suspect this is more effect than cause.
One percent of UK people openly gay or lesbian: I wonder how this compares to the percentage of such characters on TV.
Coffee: Is it healthier than you think?: It seems that coffee may be the primary source of antioxidants in the North American diet. Yes. I, of course, drink the stuff purely for the health benefits.
America's True History of Religious Tolerance: The byline: "The idea that the United States has always been a bastion of religious freedom is reassuring—and utterly at odds with the historical record."

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Sun, 2010-10-03 01:04

Swearing - It just joins the club of earlier-everything (violence, drugs, etc)