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“I remember specifically being there, memories of the nail salon chemicals. There was a record shop and a hot dog on a stick,” says Mercado of the mall, which opened in 1977.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Video content is mental stimulation for senior dogs and for lazy dogs, because if they aren't being physical often they still need to exercise their mind," adds Lubeach.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

What was your understanding of what being on reality TV entailed?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Workers are also being urged to switch to fans and to take public transportation to cut the use of fuel.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

What with her being my mom’s best friend, you’d think she was maybe spying for my parents, but more often, her presence was like wearing a life preserver.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith