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Many of us likely also have some experience playing some less-than-fun "educational" games with our parents or a well-meaning relative. Since those day Pros, Cons of Using Cryptocurrency to Pay for College 02/20/2018 07:00pm • Some students are starting to use cryptocurrency -- a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security -- to pay for college. In fact, a few schools even accept bitcoin for tuition. King's College in New York became the first U.S. institution to allow bitcoin tuition payments in 2014. Development Transforms Moroccan City, but Doesn't Address Most Difficult Problems 02/19/2018 07:00pm • RABAT, Morocco -- At night under the orange light of new street lamps, residents stroll along the Bouregreg River. Vendors sell toys and kites; children ride miniature cars on the pavement and musicians entertain a friendly audience. 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