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Lisowski says: "These findings provide the first concrete evidence of how the Earth's magnetic field can be perceived within the body and passed on to the brain to guide movement."

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Ebola, which is passed on through close contact and bodily fluids, has killed more than 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

You can also set up a trust that continues to fund these brokerage accounts, even if you have passed on.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

He made the decision to protect his future, so he passed on a chance to compete at Saturday’s Southern Section track championships.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Her pink lip wart quivering, she said, “Rucker’s passed on, ain’t he, Will?”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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