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Messages sent within the U.S. Navy no longer have to be written out in all capital letters. Since the 19th century, all official Navy communications have been written that way, a legacy of primitive technology combined with the service’s love of tradition.
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The world of golf may have glimpsed its future Thursday in the form of Guan Tianlang, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Guangzhou, China. With a series of gutsy chips and clutch putts, Guan notched four birdies and carded a 1-over-par 73.
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Wayward surveyors in the 19th century misplaced the state border and blocked needed access to the Tennessee River, Georgians claim.
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London’s subdued nightlife during the games is disappointing athletes.
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Columnist Teri Agins answers a reader’s question on skirt lengths that are best for “cankles.”
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Why author and London resident Nick Hornby hasn’t caught Olympic fever.
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There’s a recipe to winning an Olympic medal on the parallel bars, and the key ingredient is sticky fingers. A gymnast’s arsenal can include molasses, syrup and honey.
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The Canadian version of ESPN’s signature sports-highlights program is arguably better than the U.S. one.
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