America’s 250th birthday prompts rethinking of historical markers
Most Revolutionary War history buffs know the story of Francis Marion, the Continental Army officer called the Swamp Fox for ...
Five fun facts about the early Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba
Manitoba’s unique position on the Canada-U.S. border has made it a place of historical significance and fascinating stories. Here are five fun facts about the early days of this important boundary: 1.
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24 “Today I Learned” Facts To Keep Your Brain Active
Remember when kids used to flip through encyclopedias to learn fun facts? Well, in today's digital age you don’t need a thick ...
11 fun facts and miscellanies about the 119th Congress
Scuba instructors, movie producers and a lot of 30-somethings are set to join the 119th Congress. A few fun facts about ...
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On This Day in 1959, Alaska—One of America’s Riskiest Investments—Became the 49th State in the Union
Before Alaska became an American state, Russia invaded and subjugated its people for fur trading Sonja Anderson Daily ...
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Investigators in New Orleans were searching for what motivated a U.S. Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck to plow into a crowd of New Year's revelers, killing 15 people and injuring 30 ...
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In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter The attack left 15 dead and about three dozen injured. The authorities described it as an act ...