THE PHOTO IS OF A GRAVESITE in the spring of 1952. Jean de Lattre […]
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How did the Dalton Gang and Jesse James shape the image of the wild west?
How did The Dalton Gang and Jesse James help shape the ‘wild west’ image […]
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Daily Quiz for May 7, 2013
This creature is the origin of the term "computer bug."
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Daily Quiz for May 6, 2013
She was the most notorious Confederate spy operating in Washington City during the early part of the Civil War.
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Daily Quiz for May 5, 2013
This philosopher, dead since 1832, can still be seen on the University College London campus.
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Daily Quiz for May 4, 2013
Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented this form of transportation in 1839.
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Collier Goes to Curiosity
Every year the National Aeronautic Association awards the Robert J. Collier Trophy for "the […]
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LAS Contract Dispute Continues
A contract for 20 light air support (LAS) airplanes destined for Afghanistan’s fledgling air […]
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Daily Quiz for May 3, 2013
Dr. Samuel Mudd, sentenced to life in prison as a conspirator in Lincoln’s assassination, was released after 4 years for this reason.