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John Dewey
This American philosopher and educator reformulated the philosophy of pragmatism and championed progressivism in education.
Cuban missile crisis
The Cold War almost turned hot 49 years ago this week, as the United States and the Soviet Union faced off over nuclear missiles in Cuba.
Islam
Followers of this major world religion believe in surrender to the will of God as revealed through the prophet Muhammad.

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Folk Music
This traditional music saw a resurgence in the U.S. after World War II, as folk legends such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger tapped into the roots of American song.
Latin American Dance
From the rituals of the Aztec to the pulse of the samba, Susan V. Cashion explores the traditions and influences of Latin American dance.

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Côte d’Ivoire
This country on the coast of western Africa, which was claimed as a French colony in 1893, has more than 60 ethnic groups and is a major producer of cocoa and petroleum.
Mexico City
Founded in 1521 by Spanish conquistadors, the capital of Mexico is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban settlements in the Western Hemisphere and is ranked as one of the world’s most populous metropolitan areas.
Hadrian's Wall
This defensive barrier extended from coast to coast across the width of northern Britain and served to protect the Romans from barbarian invaders.

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Extraterrestrial Life
The search for life that may exist or may have once existed on other worlds has raised important questions in science, particularly concerning the chemical requirements of life and the evolution of intelligent life.
Mae Jemison
The American physician and the first African American woman to become an astronaut turns 55 this week. Her voyage occurred in 1992, when she spent more than a week orbiting Earth in the space shuttle Endeavour.
Raccoon
This nocturnal mammal, characterized by its bushy ringed tail, is intelligent and inquisitive and adapts extremely well to the presence of humans, thriving on garbage, pet food, and other items available to it in towns and cities.

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