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Shanty Towns: What Was Life Like in the Hoovervilles of the Great Depression?

In 1929, America suffered an enormous economic crisis, which remains the most severe economic meltdown in modern history. The stock market crashed, and world trade collapsed due to the Smoot-Hawley tariff. This led to extended bank panic, as many customers withdrew their cash deposits for fear of the bank’s solvency. There was also a collapse […]

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17 Amazing Facts About Abraham Lincoln You Never Knew

Abraham Lincoln (February 12th, 1809 – April 15th, 1865) was the United States’ 16th President. He was elected to two terms, serving from March 4th, 1861, until John Wilkes Booth assassinated him on April 15th, 1865. Abraham Lincoln is known primarily for two important things: Though both are great feats, Abraham lived a fascinating life.

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The True and Tragic Story of Pocahontas That Disney Wouldn’t Tell You

Few figures from American colonial history are as ubiquitous and perhaps as misunderstood as Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American chieftain who married an Englishman and ended up in England before passing at an unfortunately young age. Her life has been immortalized in several works, including two Disney films during the 1990s, which presented largely erroneous

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Charles Ponzi: The man who originated the infamous scam

The term “ponzi scheme” is a common business term that describes when investors pay money into a nonexistent enterprise, and their money is returned to earlier investors as fake payments. But many may not know that the term originated from Charles Ponzi — an Italian con artist and swindler. They used his charismatic charm and

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10 US Companies That Worked with Nazi Germany

The United States is no stranger to controversial history. Throughout the decades, America has been a hotbed of clashing social rights issues, from abolition to women’s rights. One might believe that the US is truly a marvelous place because of these social strides, but there are dark chapters underneath it. No stranger to these controversial

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10 of The Most Famous Cats in History

If you love cats, you’re not alone. Pet ownership is widespread in the United States. Felines are one of the most popular pets in the world, and plenty of famous cats have made their mark on history. In this article, we will be discussing 10 of the most famous cats in history. These cats come

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9 of the Strangest last meals ever requested

Death row inmates have been making last requests for centuries. Some of the requests are mundane, while others are downright strange. In this blog post, we will look at nine of the strangest death row last requests. Some of these requests are shocking, and some are simply bizarre. Of course, not all requests were granted,

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The Most Outlandish Excesses By The Rich During The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age is a period of time defined by quick economic growth, materialism, living in excess, and obvious political corruption in America. It lasted from around the 1870s until the early 1900s and was a time of great wealth disparity between the rich and the poor. New York City was the center of glitz

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How The US Tried Using Exploding Cigars, Poison Pens, And More to Assassinate Fidel Castro

It’s no secret that the CIA had a problem with Fidel Castro. They tried to assassinate him for years using all sorts of methods- from exploding cigars to poison pens. But despite their best efforts, Castro always managed to survive. In this article, we will take a closer look at the various assassination attempts made

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Amazing Photos From The Old Wild West You Might Be Surprised Exist

In the 1800s, the Wild West was a lawless land where bands of outlaws roamed free. It was a time of heroes and villains, adventure, and danger. Surprisingly, some photos from this era still exist, offering a unique glimpse into an often romanticized period of American history. Look at some of these amazing photos from

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