Not Time’s Fool: A Rare Version of a Shakespeare Sonnet Is Discovered
An Oxford researcher found a rare, handwritten variation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous love poems. About 400 years ago, its meaning might have been very different.
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Israeli hostage only discovered fiancee had survived 7 October after his release
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‘Horrendous’: the ‘ridiculously common’ lies people tell on CVs, and what happens when they are discovered
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Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition
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Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations
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Putin Dangles Deals for Rare Earth Metals for U.S.
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Putin offers Russian and Ukrainian rare minerals to US
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Knapp joins rare company with opening-round 59
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Rare paintings depicting the god of wine unearthed in Pompeii
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After rare dunk, Steph declares it's 'the last one'
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Rare Coffee Bean Could Help Save the Industry
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Former Blackhawks Hagel Accomplishes Extremely Rare Feat
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