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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Manuel Negrete’s Acrobatic Classic 　　 　　Negrete's scissor kick Mexican footballer Manuel Negrete's sensational scissor kick against Bulgaria at the 1986 FIFA World Cup was later voted the best goal in World Cup history. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Manuel Negrete’s Acrobatic Classic Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across...
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  fad diet 　　 　　Typical ketogenic diet foods The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates to promote fat metabolism through ketosis. It is typically focused on the consumption of meats, eggs, cheese, nuts, oils, and low-carbohydrate vegetables. (more) fad diet nutrition Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from...
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  What Is the First Sub-Saharan African Country to Gain Independence? 　　 　　Kwame Nkrumah Ghanaian nationalist leader Kwame Nkrumah, shown here with Ghana's flag, led the push for independence from Britain and became prime minister of the newly independent country in 1957. (more) What Is the First Sub-Saharan African Country to Gain Independence? Written by Amy McKenna Amy McKenna is a senior editor, primarily focused on geography and history matters pertaining...
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  conversion practices 　　conversion practices Also known as: conversion therapy, reparative therapy Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced...
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  Today in History—June 15: The First Blood Transfusion 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 15: The First Blood Transfusion Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...
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  Today in History—June 14: The Day Anne Frank Started Her Diary 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 14: The Day Anne Frank Started Her Diary Written by Mic Anderson Mic Anderson is the assistant director of Copy at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mic Anderson Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience...
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  T.D. Jakes 　　 　　T.D. Jakes American megachurch pastor and televangelist T.D. Jakes in 2022. (more) T.D. Jakes American pastor and televangelist Also known as: Thomas Dexter Jakes Written by Frannie Comstock Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago. Frannie Comstock Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience...
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  AI slop 　　 　　AI slop In 2025 Merriam-Webster named slop its word of the year. (more) AI slop Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Production Manager at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or...
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  O’Hare International Airport 　　O’Hare International Airport airport, Chicago, Illinois, United States Also known as: Chicago O’Hare, ORD, Orchard Field Airport Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
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  Artemis III 　　 　　Orion spacecraft Artist's conception of the Orion spacecraft orbiting Earth. Part of the Artemis program, Orion is planned to carry astronauts to the Moon in the 2020s. (more) Artemis III United States spaceflight Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology. Before joining Britannica in 2007, he...
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  Suburb 　　 　　This could be heaven, or this could be hell Despite being the subject of criticism in popular culture, the suburbs are where a majority of Americans call home. (more) Suburb The place many Americans call “home” is as much a state of mind as a location. Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer...
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  Today in History—June 12: Nelson Mandela Receives a Life Sentence 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 12: Nelson Mandela Receives a Life Sentence Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan Wolter Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by...
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  Todd, Blanche 　　 　　Acting attorney general Before Todd Blanche took on key roles in the Justice Department during Pres. Donald Trump's second term, he served as Trump's personal attorney. (more) Todd, Blanche Acting attorney general of the United States Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman...
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  What Are Yellow and Red Cards in Football? 　　 　　Costly red card David Beckham (right) being shown a red card during England's 1998 World Cup match against Argentina after kicking Diego Simeone. England later lost the match on penalties. (more) What Are Yellow and Red Cards in Football? How traffic lights and soccer are connected Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica....
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Richarlison’s Spinning Scissor Volley 　　 　　Richarlison's bicycle kick Brazilian striker Richarlison's scissor volley against Serbia was voted the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Goal of the Tournament. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Richarlison’s Spinning Scissor Volley Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked...
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Dennis Bergkamp’s Sublime First Touch 　　 　　Bergkamp's masterpiece Dutch forward Dennis Bergkamp's goal against Argentina during the 1998 FIFA World Cup is remembered as one of the greatest ever. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Dennis Bergkamp’s Sublime First Touch Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media....
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Roberto Baggio’s Brilliance 　　 　　Pure Baggio brilliance Italy's Roberto Baggio (left) scored a spectacular goal against Czechoslovakia in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Roberto Baggio’s Brilliance Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...
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  Today in History—June 11: E.T.’s Otherworldly Success 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 11: E.T.’s Otherworldly Success Written by Will Gosner Will Gosner is an associate editor covering general interest topics, including film, television, and sports. He has a B.A. from the University of Chicago. He joined Britannica in 2014. Will Gosner Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  Today in History—June 9: The Global Fraud Case About Toxic Waste 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 9: The Global Fraud Case About Toxic Waste Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...

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