The Biltmore Estate: an American Manor

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The Biltmore Estate: an American Manor {{7/08/2022}} Introduction We often imagine that grand estates and sprawling mansions belong in Europe. However, this is not necessarily the case. In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, there is a palatial estate that rivals Europe’s most famous residences. ...

The Hindenburg Disaster Signals the End of an Era

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The Hindenburg Disaster Signals the End of an Era {{07/08/2022}} Introduction Science and technology in the early 20th century were advancing at . The discoveries being made in these areas often caused changes in people’s everyday lives. One aspect of life that changed rapidly during the early 20th ...

Howard Hughes: Millionaire Producer, Aviator, Hermit

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Howard Hughes: Millionaire Producer, Aviator, Hermit {{07/08/2022} Introduction The lifestyle of the jet-setter millionaire draws a lot of attention, and with good reason: rich people who globe trot between various exotic places, throw lavish and wild parties, and are the source of all the rumors th...

Celebrating America's Rich Harvest at the State Fair

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Celebrating America's Rich Harvest at the State Fair Every state fair in the U.S. is unique. Find out what makes some of these state fairs so special. {{6/16/2022}} The state of America's state fairs It’s late summer now – the leaves are just beginning to turn from green to yellow; the nights are a ...

Shootout at the O.K. Corral

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Shootout at the O.K. Corral This wild gunfight in America's wild west has been a source of drama in movies and books. {{6/16/2022}} A Blaze of Gunfire in 30 Seconds The shootout at the O.K. Corral was a gunfight between two rival groups, with Doc Holliday and the Earp brothers on one side and the Cl...