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The LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religion built on modern revelation, perhaps no revelation has caused ...
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Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change
Recently discovered documents featuring the statue's original designs show a much bulkier and vertically-angled arm — which ...
Chicago weather: How our 2024-25 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years
In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during ...
From the Archives: 'Pidge' writes what Austin asylum was like in 1874
Democratic Statesman correspondent 'Pidge' makes a report on the Texas States Asylum for the newspaper in 1874.
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One of Ridgewood’s forgotten builders: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was
When it comes to the people who literally built Ridgewood and the surrounding area in the early 20th century, two names are ...
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Two DFL lawmakers shot early Saturday morning
Two Minnesota state lawmakers who are members of the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party were shot early Saturday by a person posing as a law enforcement officer just north ...
Fort Bliss, established in 1848, played a crucial role in protecting settlers and travelers
El Paso owes much of its success to the Army by way of Fort Bliss. Following is an article on the very early days of Fort ...
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Dictionary of Americanisms : a glossary of words and phrases, usually regarded as peculiar to the United States
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The oldest restaurant in every state
Some of the oldest restaurants in America have been open since the late 1600s, while others were the site of key moments ...