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Many people wonder who invented the first automobile. However, with the history of automobiles being so full, and designs for a self-propelled vehicle dating back to the 15th century, the answer isn’t that straightforward! There’s a long list of people who have contributed to the invention of the automobile!

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The 1798 Irish Rebellion was a pivotal event that would influence the shaping of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In the wake of the American Revolution several years prior, countries like France and Ireland were inspired to take up arms against their own political authorities.

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Possibly the most renowned accomplishment mankind has been able to pull off is space travel. On May 14th, 1973, NASA launched the first U.S. space station, Skylab, into orbit, a scientific event that helped modern astrophysicists better understand the Earth, the sun, and the human anatomy as it adjusts to space.

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This week, we’re remembering the tragic loss of nearly 1,500 passengers and crew members aboard the RMS Titanic. The ocean liner met its unthinkable end during its maiden voyage on April 14–15, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean en route to New York.

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We’re focusing on an artist who many struggled to understand in his time. Someone who gave the world something truly special before it was ready to receive it. We’re talking about Pablo Picasso, a well-loved, 20th-century artist who broke the mold of contemporary art through unorthodox and bewildering styles.

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