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English Words That Came From The Philippines

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Should We Use BCE Instead Of BC?

If you have wondered why we have two systems to attribute years—AD/BC and CE/BCE—you aren't alone. Which system of dating is more appropriate to use now?

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So many things excite us—from food to luxurious homes—that we call them "porn." Is it suitable to label everything this way?

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