Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor. Throughout his life, Nobel held numerous patents for his inventions, and he accumulated considerable wealth from his inventions, particularly dynamite. The History Channel writes, “What persuaded the ‘dynamite king’ to devote his fortune to charity? Nobel…
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The eradication of smallpox stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of public health. Smallpox is an infectious disease caused by the variola virus, and it had plagued humanity for centuries. Efforts to combat smallpox date back to ancient China and…
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On December 8, 1980, the world of music was shaken to its core. John Lennon, one of the legendary members of The Beatles, met a tragic end when he was fatally shot outside his apartment building, The Dakota, in New York City. Mark David…
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It’s a date that will live in infamy. Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941. The Japanese sneak attack against the United States naval base on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, not only changed the course of American history, but world history The attack, consisting of surprise aerial…
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On the morning of December 6, 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia, experienced one of the most devastating events in Canadian history. A collision between two ships in Halifax Harbour led to an explosion of catastrophic proportions, killing over 1,900 people, injuring 9,000 others, and destroying…
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On November 30, 1995, Bill Clinton delivered a historic address outside Belfast City Hall, marking a pivotal moment in Northern Ireland’s peace process. Speaking to a massive crowd, Clinton expressed strong support for efforts to end decades of sectarian violence and urged all parties…
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On November 29, 1972, the arcade world changed forever with the utterance of one word: “Pong.” One of Atari’s earliest releases, the game stands as a pioneering milestone in the history of video games and is credited as a cornerstone in the history of…
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On November 28, 1660, the first “learned society” meeting followed a lecture at Gresham College in London by Christopher Wren. Joined by other leading polymaths at the time, including Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, and Sir Robert Moray, the group soon received royal…
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La Piedra Movediza, or “The Moving Stone,” was a unique natural landmark located in Tandil, Argentina. This geological formation was a massive boulder that balanced precariously on the edge of a hill, defying gravity and giving the impression that it could move at any…
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Today marks the anniversary of an event that dramatically shaped the 20th century: the end of the Russian Czar’s control over his country. The History Channel writes, “Crowned on May 26, 1894, Nicholas was neither trained nor inclined to rule, which did not help the…
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