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U.S. HistoryArticle357 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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U.S. HistoryArticle07 Fascinating Features of U.S. Military Uniforms
Military uniforms serve a multifaceted purpose for the people who wear them: They forge a feeling of cohesion and present a unified front in battle, while also leaving room for…
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Famous FiguresArticle1Which Ancient Philosopher Are You?
Ever wondered which great mind from the ancient world you’d click with at a symposium — or at least, whose philosophy you’d share? While we can’t all spend our days…
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Arts & CultureArticle0Are the “Jurassic Park” Dinosaurs Realistic?
When Jurassic Park premiered in June 1993, it wasn’t just another summer blockbuster. Many of us still remember sitting in the theater, popcorn in hand, in awe as a shockingly…
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World HistoryArticle0The Strange Origins of Common Food Superstitions
Humans are superstitious creatures by nature, with many strange habits that seem entirely illogical. We avoid walking under ladders or opening umbrellas indoors in fear of bad luck. We knock…
