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It was previously thought that children younger than 7 couldn't find efficient solutions to complex problems, but new ...

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The pop star fittingly announced her 12th studio album on Aug. 12. By Hannah Dailey Taylor Swift didn’t rest for long after wrapping her global Eras Tour. After just eight months of downtime, the pop ...