An Educational Tool As Wikipedia’s use grew, some educators softened their stance, encouraging its use to find leads to sources that students could dig into directly.
The number of kissaten peaked in 1981, falling from more than 155,000 to roughly 60,000 in 2021, All Japan Coffee Association estimates, as legacy owners have aged out and retired.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, data released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in September revealed that nearly half of the country’s youth population, aged 18 to 30, is unemployed, uneducated, or lacking training.
If a banana has ripened and become mushy, don't stress!
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Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.
As Piper's YouTube following grew, Tiffany began inviting aspiring child actors to join her daughter on camera reportedly in an attempt to make a kid version of Friends.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
The Eagles pulled within 33-28 at halftime, only to be outscored 18-15 in the third quarter as the Hornets' lead grew to a 41-33 margin.
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