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What Caused the 10 Plagues of Egypt?
A volcanic eruption and shift in climate could have triggered a series of ancient calamities—from pestilence to locusts—as described in the Bible.
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The Origins of Modern Environmentalism
The Book that Sparked the Modern Environmental Movement
Rachel Louise Carson's book Silent Spring helped spark the modern environmental movement by calling out the pesticide and chemical industries.
Who Said It?
April the angel of the months, the young love of the year.
-Vita Sackville-West
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
First Pitches, Parades and More: 6 Traditions of Baseball’s Opening Day
Presidential first pitches. Wacky stunts. Parades and banner raising. Every spring, baseball opens a fresh season with plenty of fanfare.
How Did Baseball’s Seventh-Inning Stretch Originate?
The American tradition might date to President William Howard Taft in 1910, but it could have started in 1869.
Who Invented Baseball?
A Civil War hero named Abner Doubleday is often credited with developing the game in 1839, but the real history is older.
How Japan Fell in Love with Baseball
America’s favorite pastime sparked a passion that still thrives today.
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The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.
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