So much has happened in the past decade alone, but what got us here? Humanity has evolved in so many ways in the modern era. From the Industrial Revolution to the invention of the iPhone, from the Space Race to SpaceX, from last century's influenza pandemic to Covid-19, there’s a lot to cover. These stories attempt to recount how we’ve gotten to where we are and the rapid change that took place within the last few centuries.
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Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.
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One of the dictionary's top contributors was an inmate at a psychiatric hospital.
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This work of investigative journalism by Gerald Posner is as relevant as ever.
The Depression-era decision was unpopular.
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