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When Is Thanksgiving? History and Traditions
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Over time you’ve probably heard people say Thanksgiving is always the “last Thursday” in November, but that’s not actually how it works and it’s got a surprisingly political backstory. In this guide you’ll unpack why the date shifts a bit, ...
When Is Valentine's Day? Romantic History
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What’s the Real Deal About Valentine’s Day? By the 1800s, you already had millions of paper valentines circulating in England and the US, so this date clearly didn’t just pop up with Instagram-era romance. When you trace it back, you’re ...
When Was Slavery Abolished? Key Historical Dates
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Many countries outlawed slavery in the 19th century, but you quickly see that abolition didn’t happen in one clean moment, it dragged on across continents and centuries, shaping your modern world in ways you still feel today. When you trace ...
When Did Remote Work Really Start? (Surprising History + Timeline)
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Over the years, you might assume remote work is a recent development tied to modern technology, but its origins are far more unexpected and fascinating. Understanding the timeline of remote work reveals how technological advancements, social changes, and even global ...
When Was the Internet Actually Invented? (The Real Story)
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The Origins of Connectivity In the late 1960s, ARPANET pioneered the breakthrough that allowed computers to communicate by using packet-switching technology, a radical departure from traditional circuit-switched networks. You’d find that the initial four connected nodes—at UCLA, Stanford, UC Santa ...
Who Invented the Telephone? The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
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This invention revolutionized the way we communicate, and I want to take you through the fascinating journey of Alexander Graham Bell, the man behind the telephone. You might not know that Bell’s work involved intense rivalries and legal battles, making ...
When Was the First Moon Landing? Reliving Apollo 11's Historic Moment
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The Lunar Milestone: A Historical Context Examining the Apollo 11 mission against the Cold War backdrop reveals why Neil Armstrong’s first step on July 20, 1969, was so much more than an extraordinary human achievement. This event marked a pivotal ...
When Did World War I Start? A Timeline of the Great War
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Most historians agree that World War I began in 1914, a year marked by a series of events that irrevocably changed the world. In this guide, I will take you through the key moments that triggered the largest conflict of ...