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The Empire State Building remains a popular place to visit in New York City. The structure sits in a central…
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French scientists have announced they set a new record of 22 minutes for keeping hydrogen atoms in a state called…
The Statue of Liberty has served as the guardian of New York Harbor for nearly 150 years. The statue might…
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The inventor Thomas Alva Edison had a major effect on the lives of people around the world. Thomas Edison is…