From the moment Soviet cosmonaut Yury Gagarin become the first human being to enter outer space, on April 12, 1961, he became a living legend and the toast of the international elite. But he also proved an enduring inspiration for Soviet pop culture, which dedicated postage stamps, watchbands, and especially music, to preserving his memory.
The tea should be strong. For a pot holding a quart, if you are going to fill it nearly to the brim, six heaped teaspoons would be about right...
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The thing about new blooms is that they tend to bleed— / Those petals birthed / hugging close / that come warmer weather are tricked into jumping away...
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I spent a good part of my childhood at home staring outside my bedroom window, following the trail of planes approaching the nearby Paris airport in the sky from my banlieue. I envied the passengers...
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