Why Are So Many Ancient Statues Missing Their Noses?
Few ancient sculptures survive the passage of time unscathed.
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Cooper's Do-nuts Protest Sparks the Trans Rights Movement
Cooper's Do-nuts Protest Sparks the Trans Rights Movement
Cooper Do-nuts Protest Sparks the Trans Rights Movement
In 1959, Cooper Do-nuts set the stage for the trans rights movement.
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The struggle of today is not altogether for today – it is for a vast future also.-Abraham Lincoln
Hell hath no fury like a drag queen scorned.-Sylvia Rivera
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7 Weird Weapons From World War II
From dead rats implanted with bombs, to a giant explosive wheel, these World War II weapons were creative, but not very successful.
The History of Chemical Weapons Use Goes Back to the Ancient World
From poisoned arrows to deadly gases, chemicals have been deployed in warfare since Roman times.
How Tanks Played a Critical Role in the Persian Gulf War
Tanks—particularly the M1A1 Abrams—proved critical for U.S.-led coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War.
Medieval Weapons That Maimed and Killed
Swords and lances weren't the only weapons of choice during bloody battles of the Middle Ages.
Helicopters played a vital role in America's air mobility strategy.
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The Stonewall Inn Riots sparked the beginning of the gay rights movement in America. Learn how members of the LGBTQ community came together to protest exploitation and police harassment.
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Alan Hart pioneered X-rays for TB detection and was the first documented trans person in the U.S. to have a hysterectomy.
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Love it or hate it, the beer can is an iconic part of American culture. But there was a time when the beer can was almost made extinct.
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Taylor Swift
The pop star became the first-ever recording artist to have every one of their albums hit 2 million streams all in the same day.
Kiara Romero
The 19-year-old University of Oregon sophomore recorded the lowest final round score by an amateur in U.S. Women's Open history.
Carlos Alcaraz
The 22-year-old became the first player in tennis history to stave off three championship points before winning a Grand Slam.
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