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    Apr 14

    From presidential assassinations to Masters champions, here's what happened —>

    This Week In History: Third Week of April
    From presidential assassinations to Masters champions, here's what happened This Week In History.
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  2. 2 hours ago

    Happy Mother’s Day to all! We hope you find a way to relax today. 🛀 Learn about the science of relaxation here:

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  3. May 9

    From the Battle of Puebla to Nelson Mandela inaugurated as president of South Africa, check out this week in history!

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  4. May 8

    Murder hornets have arrived in the United States, they sound to be scary! 😨 Check out 10 deadly animals that could fit in your breadbox here:

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  5. May 8

    🧩 Sudoku puzzles are a good way for a lot of people to pass the time, but can we run out of them? Read here to find out:

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  6. May 8

    Via : Happy from the families at Britannica:

    Happy from the families at Britannica! We made a special shout out to thank you for the work you do every day, especially these days:
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  7. May 7

    🏇 , Seattle Slew, the first undefeated racehorse ever to win the U.S. Triple Crown, died. Can you identify these well-known horses in our quiz? Test your knowledge here:

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  8. May 7

    Did you watch on ? to when Carole Baskin wrote articles for , check them out here:

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  9. May 6

    📺 What popular television show aired it’s final episode with 52 million viewers ? Can’t remember? Find out and what else happened today here:

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  10. May 6

    😴 Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep is important because it enables the body to repair and be fit and ready for another day. Here is a list of 9 fun facts about sleep that everyone should know:

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  11. May 5

    Celebrate the history and culture of Asian and Pacific Islanders during the month of May. Learn more about Asian Pacific American Heritage month here:

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  12. May 5

    Do you know why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla? It’s a holiday celebrated in Mexico and the US in honour of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Learn more here:

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    Apr 28

    This week in Advocacy, courtesy of : can I catch from my cat? Spoiler alert: probably not, but read on:

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  14. May 4

    😮 We’ve all heard the term “a chicken with it’s head chopped off”, but never thought it could be real. Learn all about Miracle Mike, the chicken who survived with a head, here:

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  15. May 4

    Happy one and all! Read and learn about the brilliant director, producer and screenwriter George Lucas here:

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  16. May 3

    🎈 Get Ready to celebrate the rich history and culture of generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Test your knowledge with this quiz about India:

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  17. May 2

    ⚾ We are all missing out on sports right now! Check out what happened in baseball here:

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  18. May 1

    🐭 - Did you know Mickey Mouse was not the first Disney critter? Check out this about it:

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  19. May 1

    🍿 Many people at home are catching up on movies. Happy Birthday to Wes Anderson, famous director and screenwriter, who has entertained so many with his films. Check out his featured bio here:

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  20. Apr 30

    They say if a bird poops on you that it is good luck! Ever wonder why a bird’s poop is white? 💩 Find out why here:

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  21. Apr 30

    😨 What are you afraid of? Check out this list of phobias you may have never heard about:

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