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The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies' statement that they were now "free and independent States." It is a vital document in American history.
On July 1, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies, making up the Second Continental Congress,...
Warm weather and extra hours of sunlight spark flowering trees and plants to bloom anew. This is the time of year when the air is sweet with the aroma of blossoms and the familiar hum of insects can be heard all around.
Not all "bugs" are the same this time of year. While you probably won't want...
Many adults recall being told "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" when they were youngsters. Though the accuracy of that phrasing hinges on what people eat during their morning meal, scientific evidence supports the notion that breakfast is important to overall health. A 2017 study...
Since the advent of the braille alphabet, which is a code of raised dots to represent letters and numbers tactually, individuals with visual impairment have been able to read and communicate in a new way. Braille was developed by Louis Braille, who was born on January 4, 1809. Today it is used in...
Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential figures of the 21st century. King's tireless activism during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s improved the lives of millions of people, and his tragic assassination on April 4, 1968, marked one of the darkest days in American...
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" has been recorded by many artists over the years. It was written in the 1940s by composers Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. The song was featured in the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis" and sung by Judy Garland, who immortalized it. More than 10 years after Garland...
The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. For people residing in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, heralds the official arrival of winter (the Southern Hemisphere's winter solstice is on Sunday, June 20).
Though it's common to think of the winter solstice as an event...
Millions of Americans are currently wearing orthodontic braces. Braces position teeth correctly for comfort and functionality, and a well-aligned smile can improve self-esteem and confidence. Braces are so commonplace that people may not think twice about them. But the field of orthodontics and the...
Cities and towns across the country commemorate special days with various festivities, particularly when warm weather beckons people outdoors. Fireworks long have been a popular way to cap off parades, concerts, sporting events, and national days of celebration. Entire communities come together to...
Hot dogs are the yin to the hamburger's yang. Franks and burgers are a common pair at barbecues and ballparks, and rightfully so. Handheld, portable meals, they pack a convenient and flavorful punchy.
Few foods may seem as American as hot dogs. However, hot dogs are derivative of European sausages...
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