n August 4, 2020, Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, experienced a catastrophic explosion at its port, marking one of the most devastating non-nuclear explosions in history. This tragic event stemmed from the detonation of approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, a substance typically used…
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On May 12, 1846, the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party began their journey as they departed from Independence, Missouri, embarking on a journey that would ultimately become one of the most tragic tales of American pioneer history. Led by George Donner and James…
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On March 25, 1911, one of the worst industrial accidents in American history occurred at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City. 146 workers lost their lives from the fire, smoke inhalation, or simply jumping from the Asch Building in Manhattan trying…
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