America has a plethora of wildly diverse and distinct major cities. The vastness of the country makes each state feel unique, like it has its own personality. This goes for all of the major cities sprinkled across the country. Each major city has its own flair and is known for specific foods, themes, sports, buildings, […]
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That the United States has a penchant for meddling in foreign affairs isn’t new. Despite a long history marked by conflict, controversy, and violence, few historical accounts measure up to the disaster that was the Bay of Pigs. The invasion of Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) or Playa Girón (Girón Beach) in Cuba was
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The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic structure that connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. It stands over the East River. It is a combination of a suspension-style bridge and a cable-stayed bridge. Talks of building a bridge across the East River began in the early 1800s. The original construction plans
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Dolores Hart had it all. She had successfully risen beyond small film roles into being a major starlet and had even locked lips with Elvis Presley in what would be Elvis’s first on-screen kiss. From her place high up in the Hollywood food chain, there were few places that Dolores couldn’t go. To the shock
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The Korean War began with an invasion of South Korea by North Korea in 1950. North Korea was backed by the Soviet Union and China. South Korea was backed by the United Nations Command which was led by the United States. The end of World War II saw the liberation of Korea as a Japanese
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The phenomenon known as the Dust Bowl occurred over several stages, primarily in the 1930s. It was a period where severe dust storms blew through the prairie lands. These storms resulted in significant issues for the people occupying these regions. It especially affected farmers in this area who relied solely on their income from farming
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Some called him the one-legged Forrest Gump, the man who began to run across an entire country after having his leg amputated. Some even believe that the scene in Forrest Gump where he runs from coast to coast was inspired by this courageous individual. His name was Terry Fox, a Canadian-born athlete who loved to
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Michael Lotito, born in Grenoble, France in 1950, became widely recognized not for some invention or scientific breakthrough, but rather for his astounding ability to eat almost anything, including a small plane. This rare ability earned him the nickname “Monsieur Mangetout,” which translates to “Mr. Eat-All.” In this article, we will explore Michael Lotito’s life
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You watch old movies where the characters go out to dinner and the movies and it only costs a few dollars. You hear stories from parents or grandparents about how they paid a few cents for a piece of candy when they were kids. You hear stories about how a single income could support an
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Wildfires are one of the most destructive natural disasters. They can occur naturally, such as by lightning strikes or by human-made sparks. Ranging from a low smolder just below the soil to flames licking the sky from the tops of forests, wildfires vary in size and scope. While many wildfires are necessary for local environments
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