Author: Zars Kazemi
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Victory Gardens Produced 40% of U.S. Vegetables by 1944
After World War II, America’s backyards and empty lots turned into food gardens. This movement, called Victory Gardens, spread fast. It showed people’s love for their country and their wish to be self-sufficient. These gardens helped a lot with food security during hard times. Victory Gardens had a huge effect on America’s food supply. By…
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Jimmy Carter Was the First President Born in a Hospital
Jimmy Carter made history as the first U.S. president born in a hospital. He was born on October 1, 1924, at Wise Sanitarium in Plains, Georgia. This event marked a big change in how babies were born in America. From the mid-1920s to the 1940s, more and more people started having their babies in hospitals.…
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Some Ancient Languages Remain Undeciphered
The world of undeciphered ancient languages is full of mysteries. These languages give us a peek into the past but are hard to understand. From Egypt’s sands to the Indus Valley’s ruins, experts try to crack codes that have stayed silent for thousands of years. Trying to figure out these ancient scripts is tough. Unlike…
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Alexander Graham Bell Suggested “Ahoy” as a Phone Greeting
When you answer your phone today, you might say “hello” without thinking. But did you know Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the phone, had another idea? He thought “Ahoy” should be the way we answer calls. This unique greeting comes from the early days of phone use. Bell took his idea from the sea,…
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A 19th-Century Spanish Nobleman Had 88 Given Names
In the history of Spain, one nobleman is famous for his many names. This 19th-century aristocrat had an amazing 88 given names. This shows the deep naming traditions of Spanish nobility. This story gives us a peek into the complex world of Spanish aristocracy. Noble families often gave their children many names to honor their…
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Evidence of the Big Bang Was Found by Accident
In 1964, a chance discovery shook the foundations of cosmology. Two scientists at Bell Labs found evidence that confirmed the Big Bang theory. This accidental Big Bang discovery changed our view of the universe forever. Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson were not searching for the universe’s birth. They were working on a project for satellite…
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France Used a 10-Hour Day Calendar During the Revolution
The French Revolution changed many parts of life, including how we keep time. From 1793 to 1805, France used the French Revolutionary Calendar. This calendar was a big change, aiming to create a new way to measure time. This calendar was made to remove old royal and religious influences. It had 12 months, each with…