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Influential African American Women in History

In honor of Black History Month, here are a few African American women who have impacted not only the African American community but the entire human race. From their words to their influential movements, these

The Epic History of London Bridge

Learn all about the interesting, complicated history of the famous bridge.

All About Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is among the oldest — and most recognizable — U.S. monuments.

Five African-American Leaders Who Started in Scouting

In celebration of Black History Month in February, here are five African-American leaders who got their start in Scouting. Martin Luther King Jr., Boy Scout and Civil Rights Pioneer Before becoming the leader of the Civil

Rare Photograph of Abraham Lincoln’s First Inauguration Found

We don’t have photos of the first 15 presidents’ inaugurations, but the above photo was recently found of 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration. It’s the first photograph ever taken of a presidential inauguration.

Read These 10 Thanksgiving Parade Fun Facts

1. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924. It was first known as “Macy’s Christmas Parade” although it took place on Thanksgiving. 2. The floats are filled with a precise mixture of helium and

Impress Your Family With These Thanksgiving Facts

Impress your family this week with these Turkey Day fun facts.

The Best Floats In This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Check out this early look at some of the floats in the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Meet the Biggest Dinosaur of the Jurassic Period

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new species of a giant dinosaur called Ledumahadi mafube, a plant-eating dinosaur whose name means “giant thunderclap at dawn.”

Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, honoring those lost in the 9/11 attacks

Never forget. Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, honoring those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000 others when four planes were crashed