U.S. History
6 Illuminating Facts About Secret Societies
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The term “secret society” encompasses a wide variety of exclusive and clandestine organizations, many of which have been in existence for centuries and count some of history’s most influential figures among their members. Secret societies pique our curiosity because they often keep their activities and objectives concealed from nonmembers and the public. Though there are exceptions, the intentions of these exclusive groups are generally not nefarious; for instance, some college clubs can be considered secret societies because they have private rituals and traditions whose symbolism and mystique serve to create a sense of belonging and ...Read More
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U.S. HistoryFact0During WWII, the U.S. coded messages in the Navajo language.
Navajo Marines were dubbed “code talkers."
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U.S. HistoryArticle76 Highways That Shaped America
Let’s look at when some of the country’s biggest and most vital interstates were built.
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U.S. HistoryFact0The Civil War started and ended on the same person’s property.
The 1860s brought war to the doorsteps of many Americans, but none as literally as Wilmer McLean, who witnessed the beginning and end of the Civil War from his own…
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U.S. HistoryFact0Nebraska’s abbreviation was changed from NB to NE in 1969.
The Canada Post asked the U.S. Postal Service to change Nebraska’s abbreviation in order to avoid any confusion with New Brunswick.
