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Centuries Old Preserved Fruit Unearthed At George Washington's Home

Archaeologists have found 35 glass bottles dating back to the 18th century in George Washington's Mount Vernon home. Twenty-nine bottles were intact and contained perfectly preserved cherries and berries, likely gooseberries or currants. The exciting discovery, announced on June 13, 2024, was made during the excavation of six storage pits in the cellar. The exercise is part of a $40 million revitalization project to preserve the historic Virginia mansion for future generations....

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Centuries Old Preserved Fruit Unearthed At George Washington's Home

Perseid Meteor Showers Promise A Dazzling Show This Year

There are numerous meteor showers throughout the year. However, few are as popular, or as reliable, as the Perseids. The "shooting stars" have been zooming across the skies at a rate of about a dozen an hour since mid-July. But the best time to watch them will be from midnight to dawn on August 11, 12, and 13, 2024. That is when the number of meteors will increase sharply to between 50 and 100 an hour. Also, unlike previous years, this upcoming show will not be overshadowed by a bright Moon. This will make it easier to view even the dimmer meteors....

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Perseid Meteor Showers Promise A Dazzling Show This Year

Donald Trump Selects James D. Vance As His Running Mate For The 2024 Presidential Elections

Former US president and Republican nominee Donald Trump has tapped Ohio Senator James David Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential elections. The announcement was made on the first day of the Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee, Minnesota, from July 15 to July 18, 2024. If elected, Vance, 39, will be the nation's youngest vice president since Richard Nixon in 1952. He will also be the only US vice president to have served in the Marine Corps....

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Donald Trump Selects James D. Vance As His Running Mate For The 2024 Presidential Elections

Scream For Ice Cream ! July Is National Ice Cream Month

President Ronald Reagan's love for jelly beans was well-known. However, America's 40th leader also had a soft spot for ice cream. In 1984, he issued Proclamation 5219. It declared July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. Americans are urged to celebrate the month "with appropriate ceremonies and activities." This means eating as much ice cream as you can. These fun facts will keep you entertained while you perform your civic duty....

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Scream For Ice Cream ! July Is National Ice Cream Month

Claudia Sheinbaum Is Mexico's First Female President

Claudia Sheinbaum made history on June 2, 2024, when she became the first female president of Mexico. She is also the first person of Jewish heritage to lead this primarily Catholic nation. Sheinbaum's achievement is even more remarkable considering that women in Mexico only gained the right to vote 70 years ago, in 1953....

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Claudia Sheinbaum Is Mexico's First Female President

June Solstice Marks The Start Of The Northern Hemisphere Summer

On June 20, 2024, Northern Hemisphere residents will celebrate the first official day of summer. Also known as the June solstice, it is the day when the North Pole is most tilted toward the Sun. As a result, the Northern Hemisphere will enjoy its longest day of 2024. Conversely, those in the Southern Hemisphere will mark the start of winter with the year's shortest day....

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June Solstice Marks The Start Of The Northern Hemisphere Summer

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