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Banned books from Ireland’s room of ‘evil literature’ finally see the light of day

Censored books spanning 1926-96 contained themes ‘likely to corrupt or deprave’, or references to contraception or violence For almost a century, an Irish government building in the heart of Dublin has hosted a secret sanctum: the banned books room. The department of justice, on St Stephen’s Green, did not grant public access, because the shelves contained 12,000 books deemed indecent or obscene. Continue reading...

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Military

Marlon Brando cool to Jensen Huang joke: how the black leather jacket became a meme

Once the ultimate symbol of Hollywood rebellion, the former Nvidia chief’s signature look is now being mocked as a midlife crisis cliche For nearly two decades a black leather jacket has been a key part of Jensen Huang’s look. Now it has become a punchline. As the founder and chief executive of Nvidia resigned this week after reports of multiple affairs, his affinity for a leather jacket, an item of clothing typically associated with a man in midlife crisis mode, has become widely mocked. Continue reading...

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International

Ethiopia and the Red Sea.. What is the secret of the “knot” of the sea port?

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed insists that obtaining a sea port is an “existential issue” for his country. But his plans raised concerns among several regional parties. The United States also stressed the need for the countries of the Horn of Africa to commit to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbors.

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Crypto

Bitcoin Price Briefly Crashes to $67,500, Lowest Since August, as Dollar Holds 19-Month High

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Crashes to $67,500, Lowest Since August, as Dollar Holds 19-Month High Bitcoin price briefly crashed to about $67,555 around midnight Eastern, its lowest level since August, then recovered near $69,800 on Friday after October producer prices rose less than expected. This post Bitcoin Price Briefly Crashes to $67,500, Lowest Since August, as Dollar Holds 19-Month High first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Entertainment

The Body review – this sexy retro high school drama is like Cruel Intentions … with added Satanic rituals

This coming-of-age tale of Catholic school girls is gleefully camp from the off – and full of fun references to its 2004 setting. And then a Halloween party goes wrong… What’s more judgmental than a teenage girl? Easy: the Catholic church. Deliciously, Netflix’s new YA drama The Body has both in equal measure. It’s Halloween 2004 at St Mark’s Catholic school and the social hierarchy is exactly as you would expect. Perched at the top is the dance troupe, the Lions, presided over by Anya (Kristina Bogic) and Elise (Sara Boustany), two best friends skirting around their sexual chemistry. The show

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Entertainment

A lipsmacking journey from kisses galore to tears of despair – How Do We Find Love? review

Sainsbury Museum and Art Centre, Norwich With some uplifting works despite a certain obviousness, this broad double-hander tackles the vast topics of love, smooching and the aftermath To quote 1980s soft rockers Foreigner, I want to know what love is. And I want the Sainsbury Centre to show me. This big winter series tackles love in all its guises – and for now comprises two shows, one about smooching called The Last Human Kiss, another about desire and heartbreak called Ecstasy and the Aftermath. The problem is, love is probably the biggest topic in human history, let alone art history. Think

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