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Winter historically protected Russia. Now it's a form of attack
Quartz via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoNapoleon’s invasion of Russia was famously stopped in its tracks, in the winter of 1812, not only by...
Troy Kotsur on the ‘Nuance and Color’ of His Sign Language National Anthem Performance at Super Bowl...
Variety via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year agoIt’s been two years since Troy Kotsur pulled on the heartstrings of Sundance audiences with his...
Conservative push to alter Constitution focuses on primaries
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoThe fliers piled up in mailboxes in central South Dakota like snow during a high-plains blizzard:...
The return of 'rasputitsa' and what it means for Russia's war in Ukraine
Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor centuries, Russia has depended on its harsh winter weather to help turn back invaders. But as...
Today in History: December 24, astronauts read from Genesis
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoThis is Christmas Eve. On Dec. 24, 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts, orbiting the moon, read passages from the Old Testament Book of Genesis during a Christmas Eve telecast. In 1814, the United ...
Today in History: December 30, fire killed 600 in Chicago
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoOn Dec. 30, 1903, about 600 people died when fire broke out at the recently opened Iroquois Theater in Chicago. In 1813, British troops burned Buffalo, New York, during the War of 1812. In 1853 ...
Today in History: August 24, Mount Vesuvius erupts
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoOn Aug. 24, A.D. 79, long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash; an estimated 20,000 people died. In 1814, during the War of 1812 ...
Today in History: June 1, GM enters bankruptcy protection
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year agoOn June 1, 1813, the mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gave the order, “Don’t give up the ship” during a losing battle with the British frigate HMS Shannon ...
Today in History: August 19, "Old Ironsides" wins a battle
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoToday in History Today is Friday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2022. There are 134 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 19, 1960, a tribunal in Moscow convicted American ...
Today in History: July 19, Republicans nominate Trump
Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years agoToday in History Today is Tuesday, July 19, the 200th day of 2022. There are 165 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 19, 2005, President George W. Bush announced his ...
