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Margarita Noriega

Margarita Noriega

Former Shortform Editor

    Latest articles by Margarita Noriega

    Movies
    Quiz: Are you (and Maggie Gyllenhaal) too old to play a female lead in Hollywood?Quiz: Are you (and Maggie Gyllenhaal) too old to play a female lead in Hollywood?
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    Discrimination against older female actors in Hollywood isn’t going away any time soon.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Osama bin Laden’s son’s letter included chilling instructions for his childrenOsama bin Laden’s son’s letter included chilling instructions for his children
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    The letter summarizes bin Laden’s son’s undying love for family at the same time that it describes the nearing likelihood of his and their deaths.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    There is almost no place on Earth safe from “spider rain”There is almost no place on Earth safe from “spider rain”
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    A map of global spider distribution to help you find safety in trying times.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Of the 35 people executed in the US in 2014, more than half were African-AmericanOf the 35 people executed in the US in 2014, more than half were African-American
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    Even though African Americans only make up about 13 percent of the US population, they account for 51 percent of those executed in 2014.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Study shows the alarming rise in the suicide rate among African-American boysStudy shows the alarming rise in the suicide rate among African-American boys
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    Firearm suicides among American school children have declined in the past two decades, but only among white male children.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Grand Theft Auto designer: “We wanted to poke fun at US culture”Grand Theft Auto designer: “We wanted to poke fun at US culture”
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    The game’s original designers still seem surprised at the negative reaction the game received.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Activist says Jay Z and Beyoncé helped post bail for Baltimore protestersActivist says Jay Z and Beyoncé helped post bail for Baltimore protesters
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    The unsolved mystery has yet to provoke a statement from the power couple.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Social Media
    A Vine star hilariously summarized 23 movies in under 6 seconds eachA Vine star hilariously summarized 23 movies in under 6 seconds each
    Social Media

    Watch your favorite films summarized in a meme.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Washington, DC and New York City are the most “marriage-discouraging” places in AmericaWashington, DC and New York City are the most “marriage-discouraging” places in America
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    Likelihood of marriage and your economic opportunities are both tied to where you were born and raised, according to new research.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Mitt Romney actually boxed Evander Holyfield. He lost miserably.Mitt Romney actually boxed Evander Holyfield. He lost miserably.
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    The boxing match only makes sense in the context of On the Waterfront. He could’ve been a contender.

    By Margarita Noriega