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Chinese New Year 2012
Chinese New Year begins on Jan. 23. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon.

Happiest States
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Top 50 Cities in the U.S. by Population
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2011 Year in Review
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Quiz: 2011 Pop Culture News
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