Why Many US Colleges Were Once Tuition-Free
The 'golden age' of free higher education ended in the 1970s.
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The Capture of Manuel Noriega
The Capture of Manuel Noriega
Experts discuss the events leading up to the capture of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega in this clip from "America's War on Drugs."
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Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
-Marie Curie
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What Are the Coldest States in the US?
Residents in these five states have come up with creative traditions to beat the chill.
How Early Humans Survived the Ice Age
Our human ancestors' big, creative brains helped them devise tools and strategies to survive harsh climates.
The Extreme Cold Snap of February 1899
The “Great Arctic Outbreak” of February 1899 set temperature and snowfall records from Michigan to Florida.
The Freezer Bowl: The Coldest Game in NFL History
In the 1981 AFC Championship Game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals, the teams and fans endured a minus 59-degree wind chill.
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The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.
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