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#5331voted by our readers
By kodabear95 SILVER
Northglenn, Colorado

In school, we were taught that the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus “discovered” America in 1492, and I use the word “discovered” very, very loosely. We didn’t question it whe...
kodabear95 SILVER, Northglenn, Colorado
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Certain things catch the eye, but pursue only the things that capture the heart. - old Indian saying


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By Martin12 BRONZE
Hartland, Wisconsin
Martin12 BRONZE, Hartland, Wisconsin
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MichaelZhang PLATINUM, Guildford, Other
29 articles 1 photo 7 comments

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The purpose of competition is to eliminate the competition.

Narrelle GOLD, West Palm Beach, Florida
15 articles 1 photo 5 comments

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Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?-Abraham Lincoln
For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that enhances the lives of others. -Nelson Mandela
Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. -Gandhi

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By Actonstupid21 SILVER
Hartland, Wisconsin
Actonstupid21 SILVER, Hartland, Wisconsin
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rysav24 BRONZE, Cedar City, Utah
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Aspen1216 SILVER, Louisville, Kentucky
5 articles 2 photos 11 comments

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"Sometimes I wish I were a normal human being. But I can't. I'm not. No matter how hard I try." -Alice Oseman