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  • Operation Plunder
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  • May 12, 2026

    Operation Plunder

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  • August 17, 2023

    History of Monkey Bars

    Ted Hinton patented the monkey bars inspired by a bamboo grid his father built to teach spatial thinking skills. The Monkey Bars leading role in the “Jungle Gym” would go on to become a staple on playgrounds throughout the United States and around the world.

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  • History of Monkey Bars
  • August 16, 2023

    Warren G. Harding

    Warren G. Harding was an American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923. He is known for his efforts to promote business and reduce government regulation, as well as for several scandals that occurred during his administration.

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  • Warren G. Harding
  • August 15, 2023

    Plagues of San Francisco

    After stowaways on a ship that reached port in San Francisco in 1899 were discovered to have bubonic plague, there would be widespread and multiple outbreaks of the plague in San Francisco.

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  • Plagues of San Francisco
  • August 14, 2023

    John Milton

    John Milton was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant, best known for his epic poem “Paradise Lost”. He was a prominent figure in the English Civil War and the Commonwealth period, and his works continue to be studied and celebrated today.

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  • John Milton
  • August 11, 2023

    Erasmus of Rotterdam

    Erasmus of Rotterdam was a Dutch philosopher and theologian who lived during the Renaissance period. He was known for his humanist beliefs and his criticism of the Catholic Church. He was also a prolific writer, producing works on a wide range of topics including education, politics, and religion.

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  • Erasmus of Rotterdam
  • August 10, 2023

    Flint Sit-Down Strike

    The Flint Sit-down Strike was a labor strike in 1936-1937 where workers at General Motors’ Flint, Michigan plant occupied the factory to demand better working conditions and recognition of their union. The strike was successful and helped establish the United Auto Workers as a major force in American labor.

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  • Flint Sit-Down Strike
  • August 9, 2023

    Freemasons

    Freemasons are a fraternal organization that originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. They are known for their secrecy and rituals, and have been the subject of conspiracy theories and speculation. The organization is based on the principles of brotherhood, charity, and truth.

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  • Freemasons