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This Day in History
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This Day in History
Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her front-section bus seat to a white man in Montgom
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1896, the temperature in Kipp, Montana, soared 30 degrees in just seven?
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Birthday of the Day
He visited the Oneida tribe in 1764 and in 1766 began living with them according to their?
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Soaring inflation and supply-chain problems have pushed up prices in the 173 cities?
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European languages are official in most African countries, due to their colonial history. When characters are shown speaking native African languages in Western media, it is almost always Swahili or a clicking language (like Xhosa). But, there are?![The Mongol Empire]()
The Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful, and misunderstood, empires in history. They were, certainly, brutal to their enemies. They were also tolerant towards other religions, valued art, gave women rights and effectively created the Silk?![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]()
The importance of religion around the world
