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This Day in History
After more than 50 years of struggle, South Sudan declares independence and becomes Africa's 54th stIndependence hard-won
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Weather of the Day
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Birthday of the Day
by Elissa HaneySource: NASAMay 26 marks the birthday of Dr. Sally K. Ride, the first…
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To celebrate their hundredth anniversary and a century of cinema, the American Film Institute produced an all-star list of famous quotes.![Gulou, China]()
Here are the 50 most populous countries of the world with the population of each country. The estimated population of the world is 7.8 billion as of 2020.![Shibuya, Tokyo]()
The world's largest cities today fall under a class that researchers call "megacities," with a population of over 10 million people, which house 7% of the human population.![Current Events]()
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Cinco de Mayo began in Mexico, but ever since it's been a mostly American holiday. How did a Mexican battle turn into an American celebration?![Pox]()
Smallpox is one of greatest scourges in human history. This disease starts with a rash that progresses to pus-filled blisters, resulting in disfiguration, blindness, and death.
