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Michael WatersThe Atlantic |
We use them most in bureaucratic contexts, but they’re more than mere legalese. In 2011, demographic researchers across America realized something...
The age gap between children is widening. Growing up with a sibling who is much younger than you are can be a profoundly humbling experience. In...
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More and more Americans are traveling with multiple generations—and, perhaps, learning who their relatives really are. The next time you’re at the...
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A shockingly small portion of the shoreline is truly available to the public. Accessing the least-crowded section of New York’s Lido Beach requires...