Today, the United States of America includes 50 states. However, they were only thirteen in the beginning—- the 13 original colonies. The 13 original colonies of colonial America can be grouped geographically into three distinct regions. They include: The Southern Colonies The southern Colonies included the provinces of Maryland, Carolina (later divided into South and […]
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The state of Texas has a long history of independence. With that in mind, many people wonder how Texas became a part of the U.S. and why it is known as the Lone Star state. So let’s dive into the history of Texas and how it has shaped this large state’s culture. A Part of
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Many people are familiar only with the bare facts about the Civil War. The average person that you ask about this topic on the street will tell you that the war was between the North and the South and that the North won. They might also be able to tell you that Abraham Lincoln was
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Vincent Gigante, also known as “The Chin” or “The Oddfather,” was arguably one of the most powerful crime bosses in American crime history. His reign was highlighted by guile and ruthlessness. By day he appeared to be an unassuming and unkempt elderly man shuffling around the streets of New York’s Little Italy in a bathrobe
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112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York This address will forever be known as America’s most haunted house. The Amityville Massacre In the shocking event that took place on the night of November 13, 1974, a family of seven was suddenly reduced to one surviving member, the one who committed the crime. Ronald DeFeo Jr, a
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On October 24, 1995, when Sandra bought Travis for $50,000 from Braun Casey’s home, everyone wondered what motivated her interest in a 3-day-old chimp. As time passed, it became clear that while everyone else saw a chimp, Sandra Herold saw a boy. So she raised Travis like a human child, wearing his nappies, having
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt — familiarly known as FDR— was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. He was a central figure of the mid-20th century, leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. From his creation of the social security act to the founding of the
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The Empire State Building, located at West 34th Street, Manhattan, New York, is one of New Yorks’s and even the world’s most recognized landmarks. However, while it is known for its record-breaking height of 1,454 feet (443.2m) tall, including its antenna, the building is also famous for its dark and wild history. From accidental plane
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Though often taught in schools on a somewhat shallow, overarching level, Native American history and culture are incredibly varied across the continents it covers. One tribe known largely from a fictionalization of their history is the Mohicans – also called the Mahicans – of the Northeast. The Mohicans have a rich, long political and cultural
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Corporations getting in the crosshairs of regulatory battles is a typical scene. And if you’ve observed long enough, you’ll find that regulatory issues and litigious blunders are part of the package. Hardly will you find any corporation that touts itself as a saint. However, some corporations live on the other divide. They’re known for their
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