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Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pivotal figure in the history of the United States. Much is known about his life and influence, but there's always an opportunity to learn more, especially some lesser-known facts regarding Dr. King's life. The following are some interesting tidbits about MLK, Jr.
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The United States of America is often characterized as "the land of the free," a characterization that serves as a feather in the cap of the nation that will celebrate its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary in 2026. Upon hearing the phrase "land of the free," it's understandable if thoughts...
December 7 is a solemn day marked by remembrance of an event that lives on in the minds of many people - particularly those who are old enough to remember the ravages of World War II. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,...
Lung cancer is a formidable disease that affects people from all walks of life. While the disease is often associated with smokers, even non-smokers develop lung cancer, making knowledge of it imperative for all.
When the body is working as it should, cells divide and make more copies of themselves...
Pizza is widely enjoyed food all over the world. Modern pizza is believed to have originated in Italy, and was derived from similar flatbread dishes in Naples between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Today, pizza is enjoyed on a daily basis in different countries across the globe, and you'd...
Through the years veterinary medicine has become more technologically advanced and that has led to longer life expectancies for beloved pets. But as care offerings expand, the cost of such care increases. Pet health insurance is designed to offset many of the costs of keeping a pet happy and...
America's National Park Service is more than 100 years old. President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the NPS on August 25, 1916, and since then the parks have attracted a steady stream of nature lovers who want to take in all the beauty the parks have to offer. National parks are a...
Hardworking individuals and their families look forward to their vacations with much anticipation. People not only work hard to afford a relaxing getaway, but also to plan such excursions.
There's no shortage of lodging options to consider when planning a vacation, and travelers tend to have strong...
Oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, oceans contain nearly all of the Earth's water, which is just one reason why studying oceans and ways to protect them is so important.
Oceans attract billions of visitors and...
Notable monuments and structures dot the global landscape, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris is among the most recognizable in all the world. A wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, when it served as the centerpiece of the World's Fair. That's...
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