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Stable societies can include same-sex families

A century of research across cultures found no support for the claim that stable societies depend on marriage being only between a man and a woman. Many family forms, including those built on same-sex partnerships, can contribute to stable societies.

Indo-European languages spread beyond Eurasia

Ancient migrations and the replacement of earlier languages spread Indo-European languages across much of Eurasia. Much later, European colonial expansion carried languages such as English, Spanish, and Portuguese to other continents.

Chernobyl’s death toll remains contested

Up To 4,000 Projected Deaths

The Chernobyl disaster unquestionably killed 30 plant workers and emergency responders through the explosions or acute radiation syndrome. The Chernobyl Forum projected up to 4,000 eventual deaths among roughly 600,000 people who received the highest doses, while other studies produced much higher estimates.

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Stable societies can include same-sex families

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