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U.S. HistoryArticle367 Funny Things That Happened in the 1970s
The 1970s were a time of contradictions in the United States. The fallout from the ongoing Vietnam War and Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal led to widespread cynicism, but that tension…
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World HistoryArticle0The Top 25 History Facts of 2025
From the downright shocking to the utterly bizarre, some facts about history are particularly fascinating. Did you know the U.S. had a president before George Washington, or that Americans used…
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Science & IndustryArticle0What Did Neanderthals Sound Like?
Ever since the first Neanderthal fossils were identified in the mid-19th century, these ancient humans have generally been portrayed as brutish and inarticulate — interpretations steeped in the racial prejudices…
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U.S. HistoryArticle0Could You Pass a School Exam From the 1800s?
Tests are rarely enjoyable, but imagine taking one in the late 1800s, long before multiple-choice options or standardized curricula. Back then, school exams could be long, demanding, and startlingly wide-ranging.…
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World HistoryArticle0This Ancient Civilization Was More Advanced Than Rome
Few history buffs need to be reminded of the accomplishments of the Roman Empire, which contributed lasting innovations in construction, publishing, law, and many other fields. Far lesser known and…
