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But one building block of that episode has survived for nearly 50 years: the commercial parody that follows the host’s monologue. Back in October of 1975, George Carlin’s routine about the differences ...

Dayton Metro Library officials say they will be removing “permanent displays of flags and other cultural symbols” from ...