United States vs. Britain: Who spells better?
Margueritte Ross/Staff
Here’s a judgmental list of seven words with different American and British spellings, based on which versions make the most sense.
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Gene mutation made with CRISPR leads to higher mortality rates, UC Berkeley study finds
Chinese scientist He Jiankui genetically mutated twins born last year to be resistant to HIV infection through the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology — however, according to an analysis released June 3 by UC Berkeley researchers, this mutation also comes with a 21 percent increase in mortality later in life.
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Art installation ‘Haroon Mirza: The Night Journey’ is flat but interesting look into religion, censorship
“Haroon Mirza: The Night Journey,” is a rather dull art installation that nonetheless makes interesting points on storytelling, religion and censorship. British Pakistani multimedia artist Haroon Mirza brings his “custom-built media system” to the Asian Art Museum.
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Creed Bratton ‘admits’ to being fictional Scranton Strangler at Cornerstone; also sings some songs
Bratton understands where his current fan base comes from and didn’t hesitate to indulge the fans in some behind-the-scenes moments from “The Office.”
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Years & Years delivers a night of rejuvenating, uninhibited pop
The rising musk of too many warmed-up bodies bopping to ultra-dance-y bass beats was the textbook sort of feel-good, midweek redemption that British synth-pop band Years & Years delivered.
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On ‘Lost & Found’ Jorja Smith’s grief produces beautiful art
The project’s amalgamated genres are connected by a common backdrop of heartbreak, proving her ability to create cohesive yet multifaceted art.
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A study of British humor at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs for the whole month of August, and it is a wonderful way to get to know the ins and outs and the subtleties of British sarcasm.
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Why you need to visit British Columbia at least once
Whether you’re a tree hugger or a city dweller, there’s tons of things to do right here on the West Coast in British Columbia.
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British day festival: Strawberries & Creem 2017
If you are going on a Eurotrip, a British Festival has to be on your list of must sees – look no further than Strawberries & Creem.
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The Other Chi Town
Chichester is easily accessible by a straight one hour train from London Victoria. It has everything to offer the American tourist.
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