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Classical arguments for God's existence: Anselm and Aquinas

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Atticus Finch and moral heroism in To Kill a Mockingbird

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U.S. detention practices and Guantanamo Bay after September 11

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Alcohol consumption patterns and brand loyalty among college students

The perception of alcoholic beverages depends, to a great degree, on the personal experiences with alcohol consumption. Had the observer witnessed a family tragedy created around alcohol consumption, then his perception would be a strongly negative one.

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Babe Ruth's influence on baseball's global expansion in Japan

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Harmful effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, and society

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Language and alienation in Fanon's Black Skin White Masks

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