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5 days ago · The Influence of Social Status. One of the key reasons why the British developed their accent is linked to social status. After the Revolutionary War, upper-class and upper-middle-class citizens in England began using non-rhotic speech as a way to denote their higher social standing. This accent, known as Received Pronunciation, eventually ...
1 day ago · In 1975 South Vietnam fell to a full-scale invasion by the North. The human costs of the long conflict were harsh for all involved. Not until 1995 did Vietnam release its official estimate of war dead: as many as 2 million civilians on both sides and some 1.1 million North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters.
5 days ago · Yennefer's Deal With Voleth Meir Opens a Can of Worms for 'The Witcher'. For all its issues, the first season of The Witcher ends on the right track. Geralt and Ciri ( Freya Allan) are finally ...
2 days ago · Abyssinia was a described as a land where no one was oppressed and this is what prompted the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to encourage Muslims to migrate there. Muslims lived in Abyssinia as a minority yet they enjoyed a secure and safe life and rights and freedom in a non-Islamic country. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon ...
2 days ago · In 1954, the NHL requested that player’s numbers be painted in white on the boot of their skates. This was to help recognition of players for the awarding of assists and in television or photos ...
4 days ago · Now, a Subway press release notes that the 12-sandwich lineup will expand to 18 offerings. Two entirely new sub creations are being added to the Subway Series menu, and four sandwiches from the classic menu will be getting a Subway Series upgrade, which the brand describes as "changes that will make these fan favorites even more craveable."
3 days ago · Summary. Missy Peregrym's Maggie Bell was one of the original cast members of Dick Wolf's FBI. Peregrym left the show twice for maternity leave, returning to the series afterward both times. Maggie becomes a foster mom in Season 6, which could lead to her character taking a more permanent exit from the show to focus on her family.
