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A college learning technologies specialist and a doctor are 3-D printing protective equipment for hospital workers.

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Ludwig Bemelmans, beloved author of <em>Madeline</em>, once shot a man.

Ludwig Bemelmans, beloved author of Madeline, once shot a man.

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Raymond Chandler originally wanted Cary Grant to Play Philip Marlowe.

Raymond Chandler originally wanted Cary Grant to Play Philip Marlowe.

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This 1940s Dutch children's book depicts Hitler as a bug who eventually gets eaten.

This 1940s Dutch children's book depicts Hitler as a bug who eventually gets eaten.

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