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The Object at Hand

There was a time when a cane was the exclamation point to a gentleman’s attire, but canes have also been put to a remarkable range of uses

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I Lost a Baby, and When I Got Him Back He Was a Toddler

The child was returned thanks in large part to a national clearinghouse that employs the latest technology to locate missing kids

A 24-hour roller skating endurance competition in Paris, held in 1911

Don’t Look Now, but Here Come the Bladerunners

Whether stunting on the streets, gliding off to work or lining up for the orthopedist, nowadays in-line skates are the way to go

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When Youngsters Say Things That Crack You Up, Write Them Down

When youngsters say things that crack you up, write them down

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It’s Not What You Do That Counts, It’s What You Belong To

Got that left-out feeling? Don’t despair. Even if you’re a bit odd or downright frumpy, there’s probably a society of kindred souls

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