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Over the past forty years, life expectancy for the poorest has increased by about 50 percent, from an approximate average lifespan of 40 years to 60 years, as documented in reports by both the United Nations and World Bank. Despite stagnation in some areas, most poor nations nearly doubled their average incomes from 1975 to 1999. Consistent improvements have been the trend even among the poorest nations on every significant measure of the Human Development Index, including income, education, life expectancy and infant mortality...
With a likely lifespan of four episodes, it’s highly improbable that veritas will ever be found on “Veritas: The Quest...
With a likely lifespan of four episodes, it’s highly improbable that veritas will ever be found on “Veritas: The Quest...
...good things must come to an end--but do they have to end so soon? A new bubble-blowing formula called Catch-A-Bubble extends the lifespan of the average soap bubble from a few dozen seconds to about five minutes. The secret of Catch-A-Bubble is a chemical that toughens when it comes in contact with air, producing sturdier, more resilient bubbles that can be touched, handled, tossed and even--with the right delicate touch--stacked on top of one another. INVENTOR Spinmaster Ltd. AVAILABILITY Now, $4 TO LEARN MORE www.spinmaster.com...
...Despite its brief lifespan, the ruling gave rise to the most spectacular display of religious fervor in recent memory, particularly among elected officials. Suddenly, everyone in public office was going out of their way to proclaim their deep, deep love of the Pledge and their unbending faith in God. Wednesday, nearly the full House of Representatives took time from their busy schedules to recite the Pledge and join hands for a rousing rendition of "God Bless America." Hopefully no one will remind them that 50 years ago, before President Eisenhower inserted it into the Pledge, the "under God" phrase didn...