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Today: A book that teaches about gay sex, "Because" by the Beatles, and Biden on AR-15 bullets

Does a Tampa School Library Book Teach About Gay Sex?

Readers recently asked us whether a book teaching about gay sex was available on the shelves of a public middle school library in Tampa, Florida. For example, The Florida Standard reported, “Book in Tampa Middle School Library Has Instructions on Anal Sex and Hookup Apps.”

Jordan Liles reports.

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Is Beatles’ Song ‘Because’ Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ Played Backwards?

Beethoven's sonata in C-sharp minor, written in 1801, has been associated with a number of romantic stories. Read Story.

Did Biden Say AR-15 Bullet Travels 5 Times Faster than Bullet of Any Other Gun?

The president made the remark while laying out his Safer America Plan in Pennsylvania. Read Story.

Did Louis Armstrong Perform for his Wife at Pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt?

Armstrong performed across Africa, including a tour in Egypt, where he went to the Sphinx and pyramids. Read Story.

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