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Black History Month begins next week, dedicated to education on and celebration of Black history in the United States.
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This Day in History
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This Day in History
The first Winter Olympic games opened at Chamonix, France.
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1821, the Hudson River froze solid during a brutally cold winter.?
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Birthday of the Day
English novelist and essayist; daughter of Sir Leslie Stephen. A successful innovator in?
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Word of the Day
If a factory had plenty of skeins on hand what is most likely the product being produced?
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News of the World
A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South?
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Unlike the Gregorian calendar used in China today, the traditional Chinese calendar features a cyclical dating method that repeats every 60 years. The calendar is based on two cycles that interact with each other?the Chinese zodiac, which is divided?![Astrology]()
Ancient Greek Star Signs The Zodiac refers to a region of the sky visible around the Earth at eight degrees North or South of the sun's visible orbit (called the ecliptic). This is based on the position of the sun at the solstices and equinoxes.?![Valentine]()
A worldwide celebration of love Have you ever wondered how Valentine's Day became a holiday, who Saint Valentine is, or how Necco comes up with the phrases for their candy hearts? We did, too!![Ryugyong Hotel North Korea]()
North Korea may not be on the top of many travel wish lists. Accounts of human rights abuses have scared of all but the most adventurous travelers. Even in normal times, all travelers must be on guided tours with North Korean tour guides. But, there?![Chrysanthemum Throne]()
Religion has played an extremely important role in the history of almost every country in the world. We can see this everywhere around us. From art to language, the impact of religion is everywhere. Although the historic importance of religion is?
