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13 Things Your Florist Won't Tell You As Valentine's Day approaches, get the inside scoop from florists on how to buy and care for your fresh flowers. Plus, discover 13 more things that your florist won't tell you.

6 U.S. Athletes to Watch in Vancouver Keep your eyes on these stellar U.S. athletes as they try to earn a place on the podium in Vancouver.

Fun Facts about 5 Winter Olympic Events Which is the fastest sport on ice? Which winter sport was invented by the Swiss? Discover these and more interesting facts about the winter games at the Olympics.

How the Government is Failing Our Veterans Lost paperwork, hostile bureaucrats, and endless delays. The system is failing our soldiers.

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1 Finding Gilbert
While stationed in France during World War II, an American soldier took a seven-year-old orphan under his wing. Decades later, his daughter made it her mission to locate that boy.
2 13 Things Your Waiter Won't Tell You
Waiters share insider secrets about restaurants--from what days to avoid dining out to how much to tip.
3 13 Things Your Pizza Guy Won't Tell You
Pizza delivery guys share their secrets, tips and best etiquette advice.

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The Ultimate Sex Guide for Newlyweds
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Peace: 50 Years of Protest

Here is the amazing story of how a sign of protest became the world's greatest symbol for peace.

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Learn about important issues facing America and discover the innovative products, people, ideas and stories that make our nation great.

Peace: 50 Years of Protest

Check out the book

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