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There’s a long history of children revising, adapting and remixing language and games. Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

The 6‑7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

From Pig Latin to Punch Buggy, kids have long used nonsensical language, gestures and games to carve out cultures of their own.
President Trump pardoned Charles Kushner, center, who is the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The senior Kusher now serves as U.S. ambassador to France. Marko Georgiev/AP

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.
Police and soldiers dispersed crowds with tear gas during protests against the rising cost of living in Nigeria on 1 August 2024 in Abuja, the capital city. Emmanuel Osodi/Anadolu via Getty Images

Nigeria at 65: a long road to economic freedom

Scholars explain what Nigeria needs to do to fulfil its potential.
The study showed that coolness is associated with the same six qualities around the world, regardless of culture. isaxar/Shutterstock

What makes a person cool? Global study has some answers

Coolness has changed. Today it’s about being extroverted, hedonistic, adventurous, open, powerful and autonomous.

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