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    We are now, already, two decades deep into the 21st century. In the past 20 years, Earth-shaking, mind-bending, being-altering changes have upended the way we live and work. We eat differently. We play differently. We communicate differently. We, in many, many ways, simply are different from how we were in the last days of the late 20th century ...
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    Such crimes continue into the 21st century, as some leaders have accused Syrian president Bashar al-Assad of killing his own people to retain power ... are known, is the Cretaceous-Tertiary event. It happened about 66 million years ago, when volcanic activity, climate change and an asteroid impact wiped out 76 percent of all species, including ...
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    Mar 28, 2023If you hadn't heard the Czech Republic changed its name to Czechia, you're not alone. Despite the United Nations recognizing the name change in 2016, it's still not very well-known. In fact, during an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, wasn't even aware of the name change. "I didn't know this.
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    How the Truman Doctrine Changed American Foreign Policy Forever Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied ... has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean? ... In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but ...
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    Historical figures changed the world, for better or for worse. Learn about famous historical figures in these articles from HowStuffWorks. ... Queen Elizabeth II Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century. With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British monarchy marks the end of an era and moves into a new phase as Prince Charles is set ...
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    This 19th century French woodcut depicts Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. ©Universal History Archive/Getty Images In June 1812, Napoleon invaded Russia with one of the largest armies ever assembled for battle, and was so confident of his impending victory he wagered the war wouldn't last more than 20 days [source: PBS ].
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    It seemed entirely unthinkable in our linked-up, ­ultra-connected, Wi-Fi world: How could a tribe remain undiscovered in the Amazon in the 21st century? Photos of an Amazon tribe were published in major news outlets worldwide on May 29 and 30, and we stared agog at the tribal people brandishing bows and arrows at the photographers.
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    In the 21st century, the private residence is in full swing -- and it even boasts a beauty salon that Pat Nixon installed and Nancy Reagan later refurbished. Aside from first lady coiffures, a lot about the office has changed over the years. ... Times would change again in the next era, during which Watson postulates that the first lady became ...
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    The 21st century is a scammer's paradise. The internet has made it easy to snatch any dewy-eyed person's dollars or identity - we're only one phone call, malicious link, or credit card swipe away from fraud or extortion.But scams aren't a modern invention. Unfortunately, plenty of people in the past fell victim to the whims of unscrupulous snake oil salesmen and smooth talkers.
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    One of the common myths about royalty is that they are stuffy, old-fashioned and resistant to change, but the fact that so many royal houses continue to exist into the 21st century is proof of their adaptability. Advertisement. In some systems, royalty is simple: Members of the ruling family are royal, everyone else is a commoner. ...
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