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How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America
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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.
Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart
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Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
5 Quetzal Species Flying in Central and South America
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The quetzal is a colorful, tropical bird that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. One species in particular, the resplendent quetzal, is thought to have inspired Quetzalcoatl" target="_blank">Quetzalcóatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god.
Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America
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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.
15 White Birds Soaring Over Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas
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White birds are some of the most striking and elegant creatures in the natural world. Whether soaring over lakes, wading through wetlands, or perched in city skylines, these birds tend to capture attention with their brilliant features.
What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?
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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.
Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America
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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?
Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America
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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.