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A man paid $4 for an old document at a Pennsylvania flea market; decades later, experts identified it as a rare Declaration of Independence copy worth $2.4 millionThe story of the man who paid $4 for an old document at a Pennsylvania flea market is a remarkable reminder that history can sometimes hide...- Quote of the day by Ambrose Bierce: “Marriage: A household consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two."Ambrose Bierce, an influential American satirist, provided a sharp and ironic perspective on marriage. He notoriously defined it as a trio ...
- For 16 months, America wasn't called the United States — it was the 'United Colonies'. Some even wanted to call it the “United States of Alleghania”The United States was once known as the United Colonies during its revolution. Official documents began using 'United States' in September ...
- Robin Morgan, poet and feminist whose allies included Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, dies at 85Robin Morgan, the former child star who became a pioneering poet, writer and second-wave feminist activist, has died in New York at 85, her...
- In 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, creating a blueprint for modern electrical machineryIn 1834, an American blacksmith along with his wife built the first practical DC electric motor, changing how electrical energy could be co...
- In 1997, NPS installed 3 solar hot-water systems at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw park. 2 years later, the largest system supplied 18,194 kWh annually, replacing electric heatingIn 1997, the National Park Service replaced electric heaters at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw National Recreation Area with three solar hot-water sy...
- Quote of the day by Monica Bellucci: ‘When I was very young, I didn't have any posters in my room. It is better to take…’ A powerful lesson by famous actress on choosing your own inspiration over idolising othersMonica Bellucci's advice on individuality offers a powerful lesson about inspiration. She said she never wanted to be someone else and pref...
- In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicineIn 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked ...
- Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoistingIndians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and ...
- Quote of the Day by Salman Rushdie: ‘When a reader falls in love with a book, it leaves its…’ - Why some stories never leave us, even after the final pageQuote of the Day by Salman Rushdie: Books offer solace and reshape understanding of life's complex emotions. Salman Rushdie's quote highlig...
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack’d, and never...' Life lessons on trust, character and the price of losing your good name from America's founding thinkerQuote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin's quote highlights how easily a reputation can be damaged. Trust and credibility a...
- Quote of the day by Will Durant: "“The harmony of the part with the whole may be the best definition of..." — Inspiring life lessons on happiness, truth, beauty, moral values, inner balance, and why living in harmony may be the foundation of a meaningful life by the celebrated American historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning authorToday's Quote of the Day by Will Durant: Will Durant’s famous quote,"The harmony of the part with the whole may be the best definition of h...
- Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead IranReza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning fo...
- Nearly 190 years after the Battle of the Alamo, archaeologists unearthed cannonballs from both armies, revealing rare physical evidence of the historic 1836 siege and its final exchange of fireArchaeologists just made an incredible discovery at the Alamo. For the first time, they found two intact cannonballs from the famous 1836 b...
- In 1776, a rare declaration was created by America. Britain quietly preserved it. Nearly 250 years later, it was found by accidentFor Americans the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the discovery carries particular symbolic value. It reminds us that...
- Quote of the Day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by...” — Timeless life lessons on independent thinking, authenticity, courage, inner wisdom, resilience, and personal growth from one of America's most influential philosophersQuote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds” is a timeless reminder for anyone who fee...
- Best advice for life by John F. Kennedy: 'Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are...' - inspiring quote by first Roman Catholic president of the United States explains why future belongs to those who embrace changeLife advice by John F. Kennedy: John F. Kennedy emphasized that change is life's constant law. He believed looking only to the past or pres...
- What America (still) teaches usDespite perceptions of narcissism, the US has been a significant global positive force, particularly in economics and technology. Its prosp...
- 15 historical artifacts stolen from Philadelphia museums in 1960s and 1970s returnedThe FBI repatriated the historic rifles to the Museum of the American Revolution.
- People question Aadhaar, but ready to get naked before white man for visa: KJ Alphons"We have absolutely no problems going and putting our fingerprints and the iris and getting your whole body naked before the white man at a...
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