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The Irish TimesEN
Automatic annual pay increments for the public sector are a myth
If not for public sector pay agreements, may workers would suffer serious erosion of their standard of living
DawnEN
Pakistan's mythologised idea of an all-rounder finds a home in Arafat Minhas
<p>Pakistan has developed somewhat of a gluttony for all-rounders. And it makes sense.</p> <p>As cricket has evolved, we have increasingly been assessing players and performances based on utility, impact and numbers, instead of drawing decontextualised conclusions based on skill alone.</p> <p>It is important to be good, yes, as it always has been. But now, b
Smithsonian MagazineEN
Were Two Ancient Chinese Astronomers Beheaded for Failing to Predict an Eclipse in 2134 B.C.E.? The Story May Be a Myth, but It Underscores the Real Risks of Interpreting Celestial Events
Experts say that an oft-circulated anecdote about two royal astronomers drunkenly failing to foresee an eclipse thousands of years ago contains hints of truth
GristEN
A new report just busted another myth about heat pumps
Don't worry: There is there plenty of room on the grid for these electrical wonders — and they'll save ratepayers tons of cash.
CBS NewsEN
Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens
The art of illustrators, that tells mythic narratives and stories of our shared humanity, is at the core of a new Los Angeles institution: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, showcasing works featured in magazines, comics, fantasy stories, and motion picture design. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with the museum's founders, George Lucas, the creator of "Star
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