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Something that keeps the building looking as it did when first built is the end goal of those involved in the preservation of historical sites, and those involved in York Minster’s upkeep have hit upon a novel solution. It’s likely to be found in your kit
Chris Stokel-Walker|
From June 29 to July 6, 1913, the Union and Confederate flags flew side by side when more than 50,000 Civil War veterans convened in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most pivotal battles in American history. Here
Scott Allen|
Before landing our nation's top job, some presidents held less-than-glamorous gigs.
Lucas Reilly|
These dogs have mastered tricks beyond sit, shake, and play dead.
Jill Harness|
Possibly the only thing worse than morning breath is the alarm clock itself, but no amount of brushing, flossing, or stinging mouthwash rinsing the night before seem capable of saving you from the stinking scourge. What gives?
Roma Panganiban|
Did Bimbo the Birthday Clown ever read your name on TV? Did you keep your toys in a Tickle Trunk? If you grew up in Canada or a border city in the 1960s and 1970s, these TV series were probably as much a part of your morning as milk on your corn flakes.
Kara Kovalchik|
In 1968, the “Canadian Content” law was enacted: It required every radio station to dedicate 25 percent of each broadcast hour to Canadian content.
Kara Kovalchik|
While it's unlikely that Canadian history will ever inspire a Hollywood blockbuster, there are at least eight unsung stories from our nation's inglorious past that would make for decent government-funded movies.
Chris Lombardo, BY|
Carrie Swiggum|
Celebrate Canada Day by drinking as the Canucks do.
Virginia Claire McGuire|
The good people of Canada are responsible for many inventions you use every day (like peanut butter and garbage bags).
Amanda Green|
In May, I took a trip over the border to visit our neighbors up north in Montreal, where the people are bilingual and every Starbucks is "Cafe Starbucks." Here are a few things I did—and you should do them, too, if you ever find yourself there.
Erin McCarthy|
Although many of Canada's Nobel Prize laureates spent the bulk of their career elsewhere, we've complied a list of people with a strong connection to Canada who were awarded Nobel prizes in various disciplines.
Virginia Claire McGuire|
The Second Balkan War, June-August 1913, is synonymous with total military debacle.
Erik Sass|
Looking to shed some pounds? You can start by losing that spare rib!
Judy Dutton|
Militaries have been messing around with tear gas—a chemical weapon that dates back to the early 20th century—since World War I.
Matt Soniak|
In his angry dissent to the court's decision on the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, Justice Scalia conveyed a specific kind of derision through his use of several colloquial expressions. The most noticeable of these expressions was "argle bargle," w
Arika Okrent|
When there is a porcelain toilet-side wash station installed in a U.S. bathroom, it is often an unexpected extra.
Karina Martinez Carter|
Pay attention next time you're cleaning out your drawers. You might find a fortune, or at least a Nobel Prize.
Paul Collins|
Just because unicorns are mythical doesn’t mean they haven’t had a real impact on history. Just ask a narwhal!
Dave Gonzales|
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