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Despite its title’s promise of eroticism, “The Foursome” is about as un-kinky as a book can get. Christina Baker Kline’s novel was inspired by the true story of Chang and Eng Bunker, the conjoined twins from Thailand who became a sensation when they toured the U.S. in the 1800s. The twins have been the subject of several books, both nonfiction (“Inseparable,” by Yunte Huang) and fiction ...
Millions of travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, even as households grapple with higher energy costs.
National Poppy Day is May 22, marking the start of Memorial Day weekend with the holiday's signature flower.
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Soldiers from the Old Guard place flags at every grave in Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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