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Where does this urge to glorify cute animals come from? Scientists are studying the phenomenon and how it reveals deeper truths about human nature. Moo Deng makes a compelling case for cute-animal ...

On Oct. 2, 1950, "Peanuts" made its comic strip debut. Featured in seven newspapers, the four panels introduced the nation – and eventually the world – to Good ol' Charlie Brown. Just two ...

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