Tag Archives: North America

African American Day Parade Highlights: Black Excellence on Full Display

Experience the African American Day Parade Highlights celebrating Black Excellence, culture, pride, and unity in one of the most powerful cultural parades in the United States. This video captures the energy, history, music, fashion, community spirit, and leadership showcased during … Continue reading

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The Aluminum Twins

The road to plentiful aluminum was long, and literally dozens of important scientists were involved over a period of centuries in the effort to purify the metal. In the end, the solution would come almost simultaneously from two scientists, each … Continue reading

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He was a towering, 300-pound force of nature who prowled the stage on all fours

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Is “You guys’s” natural English?

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The Black Inventor You’ve Never Heard Of

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It’s A Thanksgiving Miracle: Johnny Appleseed Edition

US history is full of surprises! Today, we dig into Johnny Appleseed. Why did he plant all those apples? And…. did he plant all those apples? Edit 12.3.25: There are some questions I’m coming up repeatedly in the comments. Nope, … Continue reading

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Astronauts brought grenades to the moon and set off explosions on it… #space #science #nasa #shorts

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Why Is It Called Jaywalking? The Surprising Origin of the Word

Why do we call it jaywalking — and what does it have to do with birds, cities, and public shaming? In this episode, Gareth and Dex explore the surprising origin of the word jaywalking and how it emerged in early … Continue reading

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They Trained Pigeons to Steer Missiles in WW2 #history #shorts

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Two pieces of street art I’ve come across in Seattle

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