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George Washington's Biggest Battle? With his dentures, made from hippo ivory and maybe slaves'...

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His dentures weren't wooden, but they were so painful that his second inaugural speech in Philadelphia is still the shortest ever given.
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Yes, You Can Vote From Home In Pennsylvania Now

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Don't worry about going to the polls. Vote by mail.
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New Peanut Allergy Pill for Kids Approved

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The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
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What Do Kids Think of the President?

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Political scientists surveyed 500 kids age 6 to 12 to see how their views of the presidency and the president have changed since the 1950s.
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Trump's School-Lunch Rules: Fewer Fruits, Veggies, More Burgers, Fries

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The proposal, which would reverse rules advocated by Michelle Obama, would reduce food waste and allow for more "appetizing" meals, the USDA says.
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Why Teen Depression Rates Are Rising Faster for Girls Than Boys

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Both have experienced more depression, self-harm and suicide at the same time their use of smartphones and social media has increased. But it's worse in girls. Why?
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Rocky, The Musical Coming to Philly

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A musical based on the iconic movie is coming home as an adaption tailored for a Philadelphia audience.
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Second Grader From Marple Newtown Dies From Flu

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He is the first child in Pennsylvania to die from flu this season. Type B flu is more common among children.
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Why hip-hop belongs in today's classrooms

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As America's most popular genre of music, hip-hop is being used by teachers to teach everything from math to Shakespeare.
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Painting Delaware Dad Bought With His Kids for $300 Now Worth $125,000

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An episode of Antiques Roadshow showed how a father's love of reading illustrated books to his kids led to this family heirloom.