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During a press briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce deflected questions about the allegations against Levi and lifting the sanctions, instead deferring to the Israeli government to investigate.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
31 July 2025 -
In the cult classic, Spinal Tap orders a massive, 18-foot replica of the Stonehenge but instead receives an 18-inch one.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Attorneys for the distillery claim in USPTO filings that Maker’s Mark was first used in commerce on whiskey 64 years to the day of Pfeifer’s first use on his edible dog treats.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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During the first half of the 20th century, sirens were typically first installed in the U.S. to warn about fires, Goderis said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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“On the other hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20the%20other%20hand. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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