Emily Coakley

Most Recent Articles by Emily Coakley

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  On This Day: Supreme Court Rules to Protect Written Profanity
  On June 7, 1971, the Supreme Court ruled in Cohen v. California that the First Amendment protected a California man’s right to wear a jacket bearing a profane message.
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  On This Day: First Indianapolis 500 Is Held
  On May 30, 1911, Ray Harroun won the first ever Indianapolis 500, beating 39 other cars.
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  On This Day: “Unsinkable” Titanic Lost After Hitting Iceberg
  On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage after striking an iceberg, killing more than 1,500 people.
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  Happy Birthday, Barbie, Doll of 1,000 Careers and Outfits
  It's been more than 50 years since the blond-haired, blue-eyed, impossibly proportioned Barbie doll hit the market. She's held many jobs, lived in many homes, driven several cars and weathered her share of criticism, but she remains an extremely popular toy.
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  5 Sites for Treating Colds, Fevers and the Flu
  If you think you have the flu or a cold, it’s important to know what you’re dealing with: they can develop into serious illnesses if not treated, and influenza kills thousands of people every year. We’ve found five sites that can help you sort out whether you’re suffering from the cold or flu, and help you learn about fevers.