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Why the Socceroos should be confident of a history-making World Cup win against Egypt
Progressing to the next World Cup round would represent a significant step forward for Australian soccer, and it’s an achievable aim.
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With the World Cup in full swing, why have the geopolitical criticisms quietened?
It is a difficult juggling act to be both a soccer fan and social critic. After tournaments start, it becomes even harder.
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World Cup identity crisis: Who to root for when Team Canada plays your homeland?
Canada co-hosting the World Cup and its national team’s success is an opportunity to explore how people living in multicultural regions decide who to support.
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The Bayeux tapestry and the hidden history of the women who embroidered it
The 70-metre embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum from September.
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How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated
The medical tools of the Revolutionary period help flesh out the picture of what physical well-being felt like for people living in the American colonies 250 years ago.
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How a box set from 1964 attempted to capture the sweep of American music from the colonial era to the counterculture
‘The Folk Box’ sought to trace the roots and branches of American music, and document the forging – and constant reinvention – of the national identity.
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As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease
Montesquieu shaped how Americans understood liberty, and his warning about a ‘tyranny of opinion’ speaks to today’s polarization.
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Five hidden pitfalls of fitness tracking
Fitness trackers often privilege steps over strength, rest and context, which can leave some users with a distorted view of health.
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Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup?
Lionel Messi’s shorter, slower, ageing body is a handicap he overcomes through a mental process called scanning.
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How gambling companies use the grey area of sponsorship and ads to reach World Cup viewers
Despite gambling ad bans during live sport in Australia, many World Cup viewers are still being bombarded with betting ads and marketing content.
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Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment
The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.
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From falling to flow: why you should take up bouldering as a hobby for reasons beyond exercise
You won’t regret taking up this intellectually and physically stimulating sport as a hobby.