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Was the "Miracle of the Gulls" Exaggerated? LDS Historians Explain

Visitors walking near the Assembly Hall at Temple Square will likely see the golden statue featuring two seagulls, wings spread and perched atop a granite column standing 30 feet tall.

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How Our View of the Word of Wisdom Has Changed from 1833 to Now

By Casey Paul Griffiths, Susan Easton Black, and Mary Jane Woodger

Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, you have probably collected a decent store of knowledge about important events in Church history. But no matter how much you thought you knew, there are a surprising number of fascinating facts that you might have overlooked. Here is an interesting story about the Word of Wisdom and its effects on the early saints of the Church.

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National Geographic Italy Features Mormons in Stunning Photo Gallery

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Thanks to Mormon Life Hacker for making us aware of this story.

"SAD" in Winter?

By Thomas J. Boud

A recent Gallup Poll showed Hawaii is America’s happiest state. It is also the most southern state and has the most consistent sunshine based on its latitude. This isn’t a coincidence.

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5 Things You Might Not Know About the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

By Casey Paul Griffiths

Recent work by scholars on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon has led to several major shifts in the way these events are viewed by members of the Church. Recently, the Church published a Gospel Topics essay on the translation process to clarify some of the historical questions surrounding the coming forth of this sacred book. With an abundance of new scholarship in this area, there are a multitude of new insights to be gained. Here are five things you might not have known about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon:

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Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors

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Missionary Writes Powerful Letter to Family of Companion Who Returned Home Early, One Every Mormon Needs to Read

By Cameron Condie

The following is a letter we've republished with permission from Elder Cameron Condie and Elder Cayden Cazier's family:

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When Strangers Gave My Family Christmas: A Story That Will Warm Your Heart

By Jason Wright

It's been more than a decade since the first Christmas Jar landed on someone's doorstep. Who knew that a simple jar of coins given away on a crisp Christmas Eve would lead to the New York Times best-selling story Christmas Jars? Who knew that this touching story would spark such a movement of selfless service for so many people, with an estimated $10 million in spare change given away to those in need? Below is the story of Rachel Rice—just one of the real-life Christmas Jars experiences you'll find in the new collector's edition ofChristmas Jars by Jason F. Wright.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Apr 5 - Apr 11)

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New Adult Sunday School Program in the Works

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Revolutionary Water Storage System Eliminates Blue Barrels

By SPONSORED By Waterguard

We all have those blue barrels. Or at least, we feel like we should have them! Until now, the blue barrels have filled our garages and storage rooms, seemingly the only viable option for water storage.