An ancient Roman proverb, 'Si fecisti, nega', advises denial even after committing an act. This saying reveals a practical, ...

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The numbers are in. The year 2014 was the hottest year on Earth ever recorded (records go back to 1888). December finished it off as the hottest month ever. Six of the months last year, in fact, hold ...

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