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Mullally, who is married with two children, becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the first having been appointed in the late sixth century.

From Barron's

Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow,” might be the song of the past century.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dominant scientific assumption for more than a century has been that consciousness is produced by the brain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Part of the problem is that it’s unclear what “war” even means in the 21st century.

From Salon

At nearly a century old, the grand estate feels modern and comfortable, thanks to a recent interior restoration.

From MarketWatch