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    Pirate History

    Piracy is still a relevant issue in the 21st century. Read this article to learn about its history, from the earliest…

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    Timeline: The Early Years of Video Games (1889-1972)

    Did you know Nintendo got its industrial start making playing cards in 1889? Check out this timeline (1889-1972) to…

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    Twentieth Century
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    What is Yom Kippur?

    Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the tenth of the High Holy Days. Read this article to learn more about the history…

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    1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR

    Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…

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    New Year's Traditions: Auld Lang Syne and Other New Year's Customs

    Read this article to learn about the history of Auld Lang Syne and other New Year's traditions around the world.

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    Saying "Happy New Year!" Around the World

    Say "Happy New Year!" in many different languages&3150;from Afrikaans to Welsh&3150;with this reference.

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    South Africa

    Learn about the geography, history, and government of South Africa by reading this country profile.

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    Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

    Read this biography about Levi Strauss, creator of Levi's denim jeans, to learn more about this inventor. Use the…

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    Moby-Dick Character Biography

    Moby-Dick is the fictional whale in Herman Melville's novel by the same name. Learn about this famous whale and the book…

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    Ideas for Healthy Lunches and Snacks

    Find tips and ideas for making healthy food choices when packing lunches and snacks.

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    Terrorist Attacks

    Review this timeline of terrorist attacks within the United States or against Americans abroad.

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    Joseph Stalin Biography

    Read about the ambition of Joseph Stalin, leader of the U.S.S.R. from 1928 to 1953, in this biography.

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    Celine Dion Biography

    Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.

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    1600–1699 (A.D.) World History Timeline

    Learn about significant events during the 17th century with this timeline.

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    The Stanley Cup

    Discover the origins of the Stanley Cup, hockey's most prized trophy. Read about the Cup's history, and learn how the…

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    Czechoslovakia Split Into Czech Republic & Slovakia

    On January 1, 1993, the Czechoslovakian federation was dissolved and two separate independent countries were…

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    Euro Makes Its Debut

    Euro coins and notes debuted on January 2, 2002. Read this article to learn more about the new European currency.

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    Falkland Islands

    Learn about the history, geography, government, and culture of the Falkland Islands. This country profile includes…

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    Myanmar

    Study the history and geography of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) with this country profile.

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    Hirohito Biography

    Hirohito, also known as Tenno Showa, was the emperor of Japan for most of the 20th century. Read this biography to learn…

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    Timeline: The Former Yugoslavia

    Follow this timeline of the former Yugoslavia, from World War I to the splintering of the country. Learn about the…

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    The World's Most Notorious Despots

    Read about ten of the world's most notorious despots: Tamerlane (Timur); Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV); Maximillien…

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    Hong Kong

    Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.

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    Winston Churchill Biography

    Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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