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The Law Behind the Great Plains' Giant Square Plots May 11, 2020

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If you fly over the Great Plains today, giant squares of land immediately stand out. Many of these are the 160-acre plots forged out of the prairie by 19th-century pioneers, a legacy of the Homestead Act of 1862.

What Some of the Most Important Civil Rights Sites Look Like Today May 11, 2020

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The Civil Rights movement was defined by seismic events that all took place in the South: the murder of Emmett Till, Rosa Parks refusing to leave her bus seat, and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Selma-to-Montgomery march

How Much Salmon Can a Kodiak Bear Devour? May 04, 2020

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Separated from their mainland cousins for 10,000 years, kodiak bears have become the largest subspecies of brown bear on Earth. Here's what it takes to feed them.

Half of All North American Shorebirds Use This Rest Stop May 04, 2020

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Cheyenne Bottoms is the nation's largest inland marsh, an area of over 60 square miles. It's also the favored resting spot of many species of migrating birds, from pelicans to 27 species of ducks.

Ohio Natives Who Went on to Make History Apr 27, 2020

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From actor Paul Newman to astronaut Neil Armstrong, Ohio is home to some of the most influential and recognizable people in history.

Why Filmmakers Love New York City Apr 27, 2020

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There's something about New York City that Hollywood can't resist, since the early 1900's the city has served as the setting for thousands of films.

One of Nature's Most Amazing Sights Apr 20, 2020

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One of Yellowstone's most popular attractions, the Grand Prismatic Spring is home to some of the earliest forms of life on Earth.

Natural and Unnatural Wonders of Virginia Apr 20, 2020

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Next to Virginia's wonder of the natural world, the 200 foot tall Natural Bridge, sits Foamhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made entirely out of styrofoam.

Why Few Survive a Climb Up Alaska's Frigid Denali Apr 13, 2020

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For many climbers, Mt. McKinley presents the alluring chance to reach the top of our continent. But the dangers involved in doing so are very real and sometimes very sudden.

The Influential Decision of the Little Rock Nine Apr 13, 2020

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In 1957, the Little Rock Nine, as they came to be known, returned to Arkansas' Little Rock Central High School day after day, facing angry crowds opposed to desegregation.

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