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Hello everyone! On April 23, 1968, students at Columbia University launched a major protest that captured national attention. What combination of factors sparked the student protests?

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From incendiary bats to guns that shoot around corners, World War II was a breeding ground for extreme weapons innovation. But which of these ideas actually worked? Check out our documentaries on the secret weapons of WWII: www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Which wartime invention led to the development of the modern microwave oven?

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Hello everyone! On April 16, 1972, NASA launched Apollo 16, the fifth successful lunar landing mission, marking one of the final chapters in the Apollo program. What was a major scientific goal of the Apollo 16 mission?

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Hello everyone! On April 13, 1953, CIA Director Allen Dulles officially authorized Project MKUltra, a covert CIA operation to research mind control and psychological manipulation. What was the primary goal of the CIA's MKUltra program?

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Hello everyone! During World War II, covert operations played a crucial role in turning the tide of battle—often with the help of some rather unexpected tools and tactics. What was the primary intended use of the Sedgley OSS .38 glove gun during World War II?

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Hello everyone! During World War II, espionage and covert technology played a pivotal role, with codebreaking efforts becoming legendary examples of intelligence triumph. Find out more in our new documentary: https://youtu.be/Z3qqx3SKrt8. What was the primary function of the “bombe” machine developed by Polish and British codebreakers during World War II?

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Hello everyone! On April 2, 1930, Ras Tafari Makonnen was proclaimed Emperor Haile Selassie I, ushering in an era of significant reform, resistance against Italian invasion, and increased global influence for Ethiopia. What significant event led to Haile Selassie being proclaimed Emperor of Ethiopia in 1930?

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Hello everyone! After World War II, Iceland was an independent nation but heavily influenced by Western powers. On March 30, 1949, large protests erupted in Austurvöllur Square outside the parliament building in Reykjavík. What was the primary reason for the Austurvöllur riot?

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Hello everyone! On March 26, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima officially ended with American forces securing the island after a grueling and costly battle. Why was the Battle of Iwo Jima important to the United States during World War II?

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Hello everyone! During the German Spring Offensive of 1918, the 10th Battalion of the Royal West Kent Regiment was overwhelmed and annihilated, with many soldiers taken as prisoners of war. What was the primary objective of the German Spring Offensive in 1918?

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