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History of Technology Timeline

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Pro and Con: Ride-Hailing

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Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

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How Does Wi-Fi Work?

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Facts and Figures About the Landings on Omaha Beach During the Normandy Invasion on June 6, 1944

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10 Great Sports Rivalries

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11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

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15 Nelson Mandela Quotes

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Why Are Some Time Zones 30 Minutes Off Instead of an Hour?

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

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Estimated Battle Casualties During the Normandy Invasion and Campaign to Liberate Paris (June–August 1944)

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