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  Today in History—May 4: When Buddhist Scripture Was Written on 729 Giant Tablets 　　 　　May 4, 1868: A scripture engraved to outlast empires (more) Today in History—May 4: When Buddhist Scripture Was Written on 729 Giant Tablets Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Associate Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica, where he leads coverage of Asia. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive...
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  Stock Photography 　　Stock Photography Written by Timothy Roy Gleason Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Timothy Roy Gleason 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...
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  captioning 　　captioning Written by Jamie Buffington-Adams Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Deaf Studies Encyclopedia (2016) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Jamie Buffington-Adams 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...
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  What Is the Bible Belt? 　　 　　Southern revival Revival meeting on a Southern plantation, illustration from Harper's Weekly, 1872. (more) What Is the Bible Belt? Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity,... Melissa PetruzzelloAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  free newspapers 　　free newspapers publishing Also known as: free sheet Written by Aske Kammer Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Aske Kammer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Law of Return 　　Law of Return Israel [1950] Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer 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...
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  mindfulness 　　 　　Mindful meditating A woman meditating, maybe mindfully, by a pond in calming environs. (more) mindfulness religious and psychological concept Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston 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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  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 　　 　　Foods: Nutritive Value and Cost (1894) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's first dietary guideline for Americans, Foods: Nutritive Value and Cost (Farmers' Bulletin No. 23), was issued in 1894. (more) Dietary Guidelines for Americans United States government Also known as: DGA Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by Britannica...
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  Poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal 　　 　　Poisoning scene Police in protective suits working near to the scene where former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, were found critically ill after being exposed to the often-lethal poison, Novichok. (more) Poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal international incident [2018] Written by Nick Tabor Nick Tabor is a freelance journalist and the author of Africatown:...
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  educational radio 　　educational radio Written by Tanja E. Bosch Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Tanja E. Bosch Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Today in History—May 1: The Discovery of Remains on Everest Raises More Questions 　　 　　May 1, 1999: Everest's oldest mystery resurfaces (more) Today in History—May 1: The Discovery of Remains on Everest Raises More Questions 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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  prior restraint 　　prior restraint censorship Also known as: previous restraint Written by Stephen Macek Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Stephen Macek Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Prior Restraint 　　Prior Restraint censorship Also known as: previous restraint Written by Stephen Macek Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Stephen Macek Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Eileen Higgins 　　 　　Miami's mayor In December 2025 Eileen Higgins became the first woman ever and the first Democrat in almost 30 years to be elected mayor of Miami. (more) Eileen Higgins First woman elected mayor of Miami Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer...
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  Map of the United States 　　 　　Map showing the states and capitals of the United States (more) Map of the United States Written by Michael Ray Michael Ray is an assistant managing editor who has worked at Britannica since 2003. In addition to leading the Geography and History team, he oversees coverage of European history and military affairs.... Michael Ray Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia...
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  Scream 　　Scream film franchise Written by Alison Eldridge Alison Eldridge was Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Alison Eldridge 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 degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Apr. 28, 2026 •History In...
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  Eatonville 　　 　　City council of Eatonville, Florida (1907) Eatonville's city council members in 1907, representing one of the earliest governing bodies of one of the nation's oldest Black-incorporated municipalities. (more) Eatonville Florida, United States Written by Katie Angell Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University and is...
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  Olivia Munn 　　 　　Olivia Munn Actress Olivia Munn at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 10, 2024. (more) Olivia Munn American actress Also known as: Lisa Olivia Munn Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of...
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  Dolce & Gabbana 　　 　　Madonna American performer Madonna riding a disco ball and wearing a costume designed by Dolce & Gabbana during her Girlie Show tour in 1993. (more) Dolce & Gabbana Italian company Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura PayneAll Fact-checked by Britannica...

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