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Featured Article: Whitey Ford

Whitey Ford in 1953

Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (October 21, 1928 - October 8, 2020) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career playing for the New York Yankees. Besides "Whitey," his nicknames included "Slick" and "Chairman of the Board." Ford holds the record for most wins in Yankee history, and is best known by baseball fans for his low earned run average. His lifetime winning percentage was .690, he played in 11 World Series and set the record for most consecutive scoreless innings in the series.

Popular Article: Jewelry

Amber jewelry in the form of pendants

Jewelry is a personal ornament, such as a necklace, ring, or bracelet, made from gemstones, precious metals or other substances. Jewelry is made out of almost every material known and has been made to adorn nearly every body part, from hairpins to toe rings. Whether used as currency, protection, or fashion, jewelry is one of the oldest forms of body adornment.

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Yurts have been a distinctive feature of life for nomads living on the steppes of Central Asia for at least three thousand years (source: Yurt)

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