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The Boxer Who Chose His Name and Charted His Destiny
Every few generations, a sportsperson comes along and transcends the boundaries of their arena to become a bonafide cultural icon.…
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Love Conquers All: The Landmark Case of Loving v. Virginia and the End of Anti-Miscegenation Laws
Throughout the history of the United States, pivotal court cases have played a significant role in shaping the nation’s pursuit…
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How Whiskey Saved The Head Baker of the Titanic
Charles Joughin was an acclaimed chef. He was best known for being the head baker on the RMS Titanic. Although…
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Who Would Win a Fight Between Knights and Samurais?
In two different parts of the world, two different types of warriors took up swords. They have cemented themselves in…
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The Legend of Maryland’s Local Cryptid, the Goat Man
Humans have always been fascinated with mythology and folklore. Every culture around the world has its own myths or legends…
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A Miracle in the Pacific Sky
In 1988, the skies above Hawaii bore witness to one of the most unbelievable and astounding instances in aviation history. …
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“World’s Heaviest Twins” of the Wrestling World
There are heavyweights in wrestling, and then there’s the McGuire Twins. Billy and Benny McCrary amassed 1,598 lbs. In the…
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Maiden With the Courage of a Man
She was beautiful and a warrior. Many thought she was too good to be true. Was Lagertha real? Lagertha is…
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The World’s Most Famous Synesthete: Vincent Van Gogh
Today, Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh is considered second only to Rembrandt in raw talent and sheer genius. His striking…
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Judith Love Cohen, Aerospace Engineer
Judith Love Cohen was an aerospace engineer who worked on projects such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Apollo…
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The Complicated Legacy of Oliver Cromwell
The history of England is filled with many military geniuses, influential politicians, and devout men of God. However, no one…
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Shadows of Hiroshima: Testaments to Unimaginable Tragedy
August 6, 1945, marked a cataclysmic turning point in human history. The city of Hiroshima, Japan, became the epicenter of…
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