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The Public Universal friend rejected slavery and preached universal salvation.
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These five mothers created famous inventions that continue to shape modern everyday life, from home essentials to medical tools.
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In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re looking back at powerful moms throughout history, from Mary Wollstonecraft to Sara Delano Roosevelt.
Jane Alexander|
These ancient oral hygiene methods will have you singing praises to your toothpaste tube.
Logan DeLoye|
A blend of personal trauma and real-world tragedy created the conditions for William Golding's famously pessimistic novel to emerge.
Eden Gordon|
Nearly a century after her vanished flight, Amelia Earhart’s fate remains one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
Logan DeLoye|
How a historic military victory in Mexico became a cultural phenomenon in the United States.
Eden Gordon|
The way Cinco de Mayo is celebrated may have changed, but the spirit of the holiday remains in the hearts of the Mexican people.
Chelsea Thatcher|