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March 10, 2026
Kamikazes of WW2
Kamikaze attacks during World War II were a Japanese military strategy where pilots conducted suicide missions by crashing their aircraft into enemy ships, primarily in the Pacific Theater. These high-stakes attacks aimed to inflict maximum damage on Allied forces. Despite limited success, kamikaze tactics reflected the desperation of the Japanese military and resulted in significant naval casualties.
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April 10, 2023
Seneca Village
Seneca Village was a predominantly African American community in Manhattan, New York City, established in the early 19th century. It was home to about 300 people, and was eventually razed to make way for Central Park in 1857. The village represents an important chapter in New York’s history of Black land ownership and community-building, and its erasure highlights the displacement and dispossession experienced by Black Americans in the 19th century.
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April 7, 2023
Filibusters in Central America
The term “filibuster” refers to the actions of US citizens who attempted to seize control of countries in Central America in the 19th century. These individuals, also known as “filibusteros,” often acted without the support of the US government and were motivated by various political and economic interests. The filibusters were involved in conflicts in Nicaragua, Honduras, and other countries, but ultimately failed to establish lasting control.
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April 6, 2023
Dodd-Frank Act
The Dodd-Frank Act is a US federal law passed in 2010 to regulate the financial industry and prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. It established new regulatory agencies, increased oversight and transparency, and imposed stricter rules on banks, credit rating agencies, and other financial institutions.
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April 5, 2023
The Connecticut Compromise
The Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise, was an agreement at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that created a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate. It balanced the interests of large and small states.
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April 4, 2023
Memphis Sanitation Strike
In 1968, Memphis sanitation workers, mostly African American, went on strike to demand better pay, working conditions, and union recognition. The strike lasted for 65 days and ended with the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., who had come to Memphis to support the workers. The strike was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and helped to galvanize support for workers’ rights.
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April 3, 2023
Plessy v Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 US Supreme Court decision that upheld the “separate but equal” doctrine, allowing racial segregation in public facilities as long as they were deemed equal in quality. It was later overturned by the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954.
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March 31, 2023
How Microchips are Made
The process of making a microchip involves creating a semiconductor wafer, adding layers of material and using photolithography to etch microscopic patterns onto the surface. This is followed by doping and metallization to create transistors, wires, and other components, and then testing and packaging.
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