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Alexander the Great's untold story: Excavations in northern Greece are revealing the world that shaped the future king ~humanities.history Article 438 words 14 votes
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Houston has seen a gentle density revolution since the 1990s. Allowing neighborhoods to opt out of citywide reforms was crucial. ~design urban planning Article 4894 words 18 votes