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Treaty of Paris 1783: The Turning Point in American Independence

Treaty of Paris 1783: The Turning Point in American Independence

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 marked the end of the American Revolution, securing U.S. independence from Britain and shaping the future of a new nation.

November 28th, 2024

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Inventions by Women: A Tribute to Female Innovators

Inventions by Women: A Tribute to Female Innovators

Women inventors, like Hedy Lamarr, Marie Curie, and Katherine Johnson, have revolutionized technology, science, and everyday life with their innovations.

October 12th, 2024

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How Do Water Towers Work? Understanding the Science Behind Them

How Do Water Towers Work? Understanding the Science Behind Them

Water towers are a low-tech solution for providing consistent water pressure using gravity, while also serving as emergency storage and fire protection.

December 18th, 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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Understanding Inflation in the United States: Benefits and Downsides

Understanding Inflation in the United States: Benefits and Downsides

Inflation is the rise in prices over time, reducing purchasing power. Learn about its causes, benefits, downsides, and how it impacts the U.S. economy.

December 18th, 2024

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JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

JWST has forever changed how we see the universe

Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is transforming our view of the universe with stunning images of Jupiter, Neptune, and the Carina Nebula.

October 2nd, 2024

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The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic of 1962

The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic of 1962

The bizarre true story of the 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, where uncontrollable laughter spread through villages, baffling experts and halting daily life.

October 11th, 2024

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The War of the Stray Dog: A Bizarre Chapter in Balkan History

The War of the Stray Dog: A Bizarre Chapter in Balkan History

The 1925 War of the Stray Dog saw Greece and Bulgaria clash over a border incident involving a stray dog, causing a short lived armed confrontation.

October 2nd, 2024

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Why the Metric System Never Took Hold In America

Why the Metric System Never Took Hold In America

Discover why the U.S., Liberia, and Myanmar resist adopting the metric system, and explore the history, reasons, and unique circumstances behind their choices.

October 2nd, 2024

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