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Growing up on a rural farm, I was surrounded by an eclectic mix of animals that freely roamed the land. So colorful and spirited was our menagerie that my ...
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Ever wondered what the power symbol actually means? It’s more than just a button -- discover the surprising history behind this iconic design.
Uncover the fascinating history behind medical symbols like the Caduceus and the Rod of Asclepius in healthcare.
A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.
As Donald Trump rushes beyond the bounds of his authority to dismantle the U.S. government, courts are quickly catching up and putting his actions on hold. But, Rachel Maddow points out, whether ...
The bald eagle became the United States national bird on Dec. 24, 2024, approximately 242 years after most Americans assumed it already was our national bird. In 1782 the bald eagle was placed on ...
The rooster confronts him about the manipulation of national symbols for autocratic purposes — which sounds tragically relevant, but the attempts at humor fall flat and the attempts at political ...
You probably know Wisconsin's state animal is the badger, but what about the state bird? Or state flower?
The newest designation simply makes it so that no other bird could be considered the national bird symbol. It provides the receipts that the bald eagle is America’s bird.
The bald eagle, a symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, returned from near extinction to become America's official bird.