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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger walked straight into a political buzzsaw Saturday, showing up at the 90th annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention in rural Galax, a deeply rootsy bluegrass gathering in the state’s southwest corner — and the crowd made clear she was no hometown hero. In a place known for fiddles, banjos, RVs, and hard-edged independence, the Democrat’s appearance felt like a mismatch from the start, underscoring the widening cultural divide between Richmond’s ruling class and Virginia’s rural heartland.
Financier and philanthropist "Diamond Jim" Brady exemplified the American Dream. He started out as a bellboy and messenger before getting a job with the New York Central Railroad and then working his way up through the industry, eventually amassing a fortune selling railroad supplies. With his newfound wealth, he indulged in his two greatest weaknesses: food—one restaurant owner reportedly called him "the best 25 customers I ever had"—and jewels. What was supposedly a typical meal for Brady?
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The third largest lake in Africa and ninth largest in the world, Lake Malawi is bounded on the west and south by Malawi, on the east by Mozambique, and on the north by Tanzania. Also known as Lake Nyasa—so named by Scottish missionary David Livingstone in 1859—it is approximately 360 miles (580 km) long with an average width of 25 miles (40 km). Fed by 14 rivers, it is home to more than 200 recorded species of fish—making it one of the most species-diverse lakes in the world. How deep is it?
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