Charles Darwin first outlined his theory of evolution in a letter to this American botanist in 1857.
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The Mighty Mars
Who’d have guessed that the Mars JRM, a giant flying boat designed 70 years ago, would still serve a vital role in the 21st century?
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Daily Quiz for November 18, 2008
During an 1884 lecture tour together, George Washington Cable and this person were billed as the “Twins of Genius.”
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Daily Quiz for November 17, 2008
This was the last U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to be sunk in combat during World War II.
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Daily Quiz for November 16, 2008
He commanded the British troops that burned Washington D.C. during the War of 1812.
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Daily Quiz for November 15, 2008
This ship was the Confederacy’s first operational ironclad.
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Daily Quiz for November 14, 2008
This Hungarian driver won the first French Grand Prix in 1906.
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Daily Quiz for November 13, 2008
Originally built by the French in 1731 as Fort Vincennes, this English fort was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark in 1779 during the American Revolution.
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Daily Quiz for November 12, 2008
This prison, previously used only for American military criminals, received its first civilian prisoners in 1934.
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More than the World’s Greatest Showman
Buffalo Bill was more than just the world-famous showman of Wild West fame. He was also a tested frontier scout who daunted Indians and impressed generals.