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Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel, Beating the Record of 5 Men Before Her

Joe GillardSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Gertrude Ederle wanted to swim across the English Channel and trained with a male swimmer who had himself failed to swim it 22 times. He thought it was “too much...

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12 Black History Facts That Will Truly Amaze You

Joe GillardMay 3, 2021

1. Representation matters, just ask Mae Jemison. 2. Clyde Foster brought color to NASA. 3. A Science fair to remember indeed for Loonie Johnson. 4. Ellen and William Craft’s daring...

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10 Delightful Facts about Famous Authors

Joe GillardApril 12, 2021April 19, 2021

1.) Despite the bodily injuries, nothing could stop Ernest Hemingway from going right back into dangerous situations. 2.) Was Mark Twain really one of the “anti-Janites” comprising of a formidable...

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10 Sassy Feminist Quotes Made Into Delightful Tee Shirts

Joe GillardMarch 19, 2021March 20, 2021

If you want to buy one, proceeds support independent artists. Just click the shirt. 1. Maya Angelou I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. Quote source 2. Ruth Bader...

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5 Lines that Will Make You Love Roman Poetry

Joe GillardFebruary 16, 2021February 17, 2021

Take a minute and enjoy 5 lines from the most celebrated poets of ancient Rome that will make you appreciate their timeless power. In English and in Latin. 1. Catullus...

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The 20 Best Books About American History

Joe GillardJanuary 29, 2021January 30, 2021

The books on this list are considered some of the most essential and best books on American history. 1. A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn [caption...

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Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel, Beating the Record of 5 Men Before Her

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10 Sassy Feminist Quotes Made Into Delightful Tee Shirts

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