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Mattel Just Added a Susan B. Anthony Barbie to Its 'Inspiring Women' Series

Susan B. Anthony would definitely be voting in this year's election.

Mattel Just Added a Susan B. Anthony Barbie to Its 'Inspiring Women' Series

9 Unsung Heroes of the Underground Railroad

An illustration depicting fugitives along the Underground Railroad in Maryland, taken from William Still's 1872 book The Underground Railroad.

9 Unsung Heroes of the Underground Railroad

Pennsylvania Heroes Head Home After a 28-Day Shift Making Medical Protective Gear

The workers produce polypropylene, a raw material used to manufacture masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.

Pennsylvania Heroes Head Home After a 28-Day Shift Making Medical Protective Gear

10 Very Good Service Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

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10 Very Good Service Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

Crocs Is Donating More Than 100,000 Pairs of Shoes to Healthcare Workers

Sturdy, comfortable Crocs are a favorite among healthcare professionals.

Thomas Franklin Vaughns, 99-Year-Old Former Mechanic for the Tuskegee Airmen, Just Received Five Army Medals

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The Time Germany Kidnapped Hundreds of Stallions in an Attempt to Breed a Super-Horse

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11 Watershed Moments for Women's Equality

On March 7, 2017, a crowd gathered about the 'Fearless Girl' statue in New York City.

9 Women Who Helped Win the American Revolution

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Marvel-Themed Harleys Roll Out in Australia and New Zealand

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7-Year-Old Girl Born Without Hands Wins National Penmanship Contest

National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year Is a Mountain-Climber and a Hero

This Teacher Turned Her Classroom Into Harry Potter Heaven

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In This Japanese Children's TV Show, All the Superheroes Are Bread

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7 Lesser-Known Members of the Batman Family

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What Happened to the Original Batmobile?

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