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International
Emma Ihrer: The Unsung Heroine of the German Labor Movement
Emma Ihrer (3 January 1857 – 8 January 1911) was a German feminist and trade unionist who was active in founding…
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January 8 Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
Explore the Cultural Riches of the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands, an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States, boasts a unique history and cultural identity.…
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Today in History
African National Congress Foundation Day: History and Significance
Every year, January 8 is African National Congress Foundation Day. Africans fought against British and Boer colonizers with spears on…
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Today in History
8 January in Indian and World History
8 January in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 January is the birth anniversary…
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International
Emma Gad: Denmark’s Literary Voice of Wisdom and Wit
Emma Gad (21 January 1852 - 8 January 1921), born Emma Halkier, was a Danish writer and socialite who wrote plays and books that were…
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Featured
Melvin Calvin: Nobel Laureate and Photosynthesis Maestro
Melvin Calvin (8 April 1912 – 8 January 1997) was an American biochemist who won the 1961 Nobel Prize in…
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15 August
Echoes of Empowerment: Celebrating Carmen Conde Abellán’s Literary Legacy
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Carmen Conde Abellán (15 August 1907 – 8 January 1996) achieved prominence as a Spanish poet,…
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World History
Francisco González Bocanegra: The Poet Behind Mexico’s National Anthem
Francisco González Bocanegra (8 January 1824 – 11 April 1861) was a Mexican poet who wrote the lyrics of Himno Nacional…
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Today in History
The Life and Achievements of Alexander Prokhorov
Alexander Prokhorov (11 July 1916 – 8 January 2002) was an Australian-born Russian physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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World History
Stephen Hawking: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe
Stephen Hawking (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who made groundbreaking contributions…
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Editor's Choice
Why grieving a pet can be as hard as grieving a person
Erin Smith, La Trobe University For many of us, pets are more than just animals. They are family. So, when…
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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety
LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety Eaton fire survivors gather in Altadena, Calif., to talk about recovery…
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Book
Kate Mildenhall’s fast-paced thriller The Hiding Place skewers middle-class pretensions
Jessica Gildersleeve, University of Southern Queensland Eight old friends and a gaggle of kids. A weekend away in the group’s…
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Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them
Charlie White, Flinders University and Guido J. Parra, Flinders University Marine mammals are sentinels of the sea. When dolphins and…
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Roads can become more dangerous on hot days – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
Milad Haghani, The University of Melbourne and Zahra Shahhoseini, Monash University During heatwaves, everyday life tends to feel more difficult…
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