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Music was created by who? the hunt for clay whistles, stone whistles, and the birth of song

The short answer is: No one knows who invented music. No historical evidence exists to tell us exactly who sang the first song, or whistled...

Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian human rights campaigners receive the Nobel Peace Prize

On the 70th birthday of Russian president Vladimir Putin, the Nobel prize committee recognised the work of three winners who are all battling against...

Considering the history of public education and settler colonialism

In light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), many Canadians are coming to terms with Canada’s history of schooling and settler colonialism. The TRC’s...

The low-risk alcohol consumption guidelines in Canada have been reduced to six drinks per week. Here’s why.

New Canadian guidelines for reducing risks to health from alcohol use were released for public comment this week. Key messages include: drinking less alcohol...

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