Book excerpt: "This Strange Eventful History" by Claire Messud

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A new act implemented earlier this year in Washington has banned five chemical classes in 10 product

A new act implemented earlier this year in Washington has banned five chemical classes in 10 product

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The Baltimore Ravens are making a terrible mistake honoring Ray Rice. He's no 'legend'