Julian Ring
Stories
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History
60 years ago, a jet-powered tricycle shattered the land speed record
Craig Breedlove became the first person to drive faster than 500 miles per hour. But his record-breaking run almost ended in disaster.
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Race & Identity
60 years ago, Medgar Evers became a martyr of the Civil Rights Movement
On June 12, 1963, Evers was assassinated at his home in Jackson, Miss., by a Ku Klux Klan member. While other leaders pushed for equality across the U.S., Evers focused on his native Mississippi.
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Technology
30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world
On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks.