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2025-03-04 American Spy: Virginia Hall

Thousands of women have served as intelligence agents for the United States and its allies since the nation began. Virginia…

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2025-03-03 Skyscrapers, Made in America

Skyscrapers were invented in the United States. Two new technological developments made very tall buildings possible in the late 1800s.…

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2025-03-02 The Empire State Building: Once the World’s Tallest

The Empire State Building remains a popular place to visit in New York City. The structure sits in a central…

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2025-02-26 Mardis Gras: The Biggest Party in New Orleans

Wild celebrations of Mardi Gras come just before the start of Lent. Lent is the Christian observance leading up to…

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2025-02-25 Pearl S. Buck: The First American Woman to Win a Nobel Prize in Literature

The year was 1931. The top selling book in the United States was The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. The following…

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2025-02-24 France Sets New Record in Hunt for Nuclear Fusion

French scientists have announced they set a new record of 22 minutes for keeping hydrogen atoms in a state called…

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2025-02-23 The Statue of Liberty: ‘Enlightening the World’ for Nearly 150 Years

The Statue of Liberty has served as the guardian of New York Harbor for nearly 150 years. The statue might…

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2025-02-19 Senegal Starts Introducing English in Preschools

In Senegal, educators are starting to teach English to younger children in an effort to better prepare them to succeed…

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2025-02-18 Mary Kay: A Leader in the Beauty Product Industry

Mary Kay Cosmetics is an international company that sells beauty products. One woman started the business in the 1960s with…

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2025-02-17 Thomas Edison: Inventor and Busy Team Leader

The inventor Thomas Alva Edison had a major effect on the lives of people around the world. Thomas Edison is…

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