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The Battle of Blair Mountain: When Miners Took Up Arms for Justice

The Battle of Blair Mountain: When Miners Took Up Arms for Justice

The Battle of Blair Mountain was a 1921 armed labor uprising where 10,000 coal miners fought for better conditions in the largest US labor conflict.

October 8th, 2024

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Lost diamond ring astonishingly found on a carrot

Lost diamond ring astonishingly found on a carrot

Mary Grams thought she had lost her wedding ring forever. Then one day, the lost diamond ring was found around a carrot that had been plucked from her garden.

July 18th, 2024

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Understanding Hurricanes: Nature’s Most Powerful Storms

Understanding Hurricanes: Nature’s Most Powerful Storms

The 2024 hurricane season names include Alberto, Beryl, Chris, and more. Understanding hurricane formation, categories, and preparation is crucial for safety.

October 10th, 2024

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Why is the Sky Blue? Simple Explanation & Science Behind It

Why is the Sky Blue? Simple Explanation & Science Behind It

The short answer is that sunlight gets scattered when it hits our atmosphere. Blue light has the shortest wavelength, so it bounces around the atmosphere.

October 2nd, 2024

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The Life And Death Of Genghis Khan

The Life And Death Of Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was known for his military prowess and brutality but also for his strategic and innovative tactics. A look at his childhood and rise to power.

January 15th, 2025

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20 Mind-Blowing Space Facts You Probably Didn't Know

20 Mind-Blowing Space Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Discover 20 mind-blowing space facts you probably didn't know. From black holes to distant galaxies and everything in between.

September 17th, 2024

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The Cosmic Fireworks: Understanding Starbursts

The Cosmic Fireworks: Understanding Starbursts

Starbursts are intense periods of star formation in galaxies, triggered by collisions or black holes, shaping the evolution of galaxies and creating stars.

December 26th, 2024

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Milkdromeda: Powerful Collision of Andromeda and the Milky Way

Milkdromeda: Powerful Collision of Andromeda and the Milky Way

Andromeda is on a collision course with the Milky Way galaxy. The resulting 'Milkdromeda' will be an elliptical supergalaxy. JWST studies Andromeda's stars.

October 11th, 2024

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Why do we celebrate Veterans Day in America?

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day in America?

Veterans Day, observed on Nov 11, honors all U.S. military veterans. Initially, Armistice Day, marking WWI's end, it now celebrates veterans from all wars.

October 2nd, 2024

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The story of humanity is written in the stars and across time. From ancient civilizations to the vast reaches of space, every moment leaves its mark, shaping our understanding of the past and the universe beyond.
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