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Explore five forgotten American Revolution stories, from brave spies to courtroom wins, that still reveal the hidden drama of history.
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Explore odd presidential firsts, from Lincoln’s patent to FDR on TV, Clinton’s Grammy, and Carter’s hospital birth for trivia night.
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