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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why We Celebrate MLK Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. August 28th 1963

Was Martin Luther King, Jr., a Republican or a Democrat?

Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained

Secret Service Agent Listens To Earpiece

Secret Service Code Names of 11 U.S. Presidents

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

International currencies, money, various banknotes, currency

A Brief (and Fascinating) History of Money

Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

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André-Gustave Citroën

André-Gustave Citroën

French engineer