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9/11 and the Hospitable People of Gander, Newfoundland

The people of Gander, Newfoundland, took in thousands of “plane people” on 9/11.

9/11 and the Hospitable People of Gander, Newfoundland

Josephine Baker Will Be the First Black Woman Buried in Paris’s Panthéon

Josephine Baker in Hamburg in 1925.

Josephine Baker Will Be the First Black Woman Buried in Paris’s Panthéon

Shavarsh Karapetyan, the Champion Swimmer Who Saved Over 20 People from Drowning

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Shavarsh Karapetyan, the Champion Swimmer Who Saved Over 20 People from Drowning

Learn Who's Who in Greek Mythology With a Stylish New Guide Book for Modern Audiences

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Learn Who's Who in Greek Mythology With a Stylish New Guide Book for Modern Audiences

9 Women Who Helped Win the American Revolution

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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.

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.

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.

10 Very Good Service Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

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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.

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