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General History

Pope Francis on the popemobile blesses the faithful in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome, Italy in 2015

5 Historic Records Set By the Late Pope Francis

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June 14, 1949, V-2 launch No. 47 at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico carried Albert II to become the first primate and first mammal in space

Meet the Animals That Made History By Flying Into Space

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Edgar Allan Poe in 1849

4 Interesting Facts About Edgar Allan Poe

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Christmas tree

Why is Christmas Celebrated on December 25?

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Machu Picchu, Peru

5 Quick Facts About Machu Picchu

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Destroyed Palace and other buildings after the attack in the Anglo-Zanzibar War in Stone Town, Zanzibar City

The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 Minutes

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Taizu, better known as Genghis Khan

These Facts About The Mongol Empire Will Surprise You

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Violet Jessop

Stewardess Named Violet Jessop Survived Sinking of Titanic and Its Two...

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Photo of Franz Reichelt

Franz Reichelt, Inventor of the Parachute Suit, Died Testing His Own...

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Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

5 Quick Facts About the Sydney Opera House

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