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Definition:	(adjective) Engrossed in oneself and one's own affairs; selfish.
Synonyms:	egocentric, egoistic
Usage:	She's too self-centered to take any interest in my troubles.

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War Cycles

Although the theory that wars are fought in cycles was once met with widespread skepticism—primarily because the topic tends to attract those interested in paranormal issues—the advent of computer algorithms has renewed interest in the scientific analysis of conflict. Quantitative studies of the bellicosity of both Western and Chinese civilizations over time have found that China once experienced a period of peace lasting far longer than that in the West. What do researchers believe caused this? More... Discuss

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This Day in History

Dominican Republic Dictator Rafael Trujillo Is Assassinated (1961)

Trujillo was a military strongman who seized control of the Dominican Republic in 1930 and ruled it as a dictator for the next 30 years. He renamed the capital after himself and forced all citizens to join his political party. He brutally suppressed dissent and ordered the infamous 1937 Parsley Massacre, in which up to 30,000 Haitians living near the Dominican border were murdered. In 1961, Trujillo was ambushed and shot to death by seven men. Why was the CIA said to be involved? More... Discuss

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Today's Birthday

Mel Blanc (1908)

One of the most prolific voice actors of all time, Blanc began his career in radio. In 1933, he began to work for a daily radio program, for which he created several voices. In 1937, he joined the cartoon department of Warner Brothers. During his 50-year career, he supplied voices in more than 3,000 animated cartoons for hundreds of characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Woody Woodpecker. What nod to Blanc's career is inscribed on his tombstone? More... Discuss

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Quote of the Day

No man is offended by another man's admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment.
Jane Austen
(1775-1817) Discuss

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