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Can you imagine a morning routine with our checking your outfit in the mirror? As it turns out, the mirror has a lengthy history. We explore that history here.
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Wonder how astrological signs came about and how your ancestors used the stars to understand the world and universe as a whole? Here's a guide to help.
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Best FREE Genealogy Websites of 2017: US Genealogy Websites Premium
Research your US roots by searching these genealogy websites that have data and digitized censuses, newspapers, state and county records, and more records of your American ancestry.
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View DetailsThe History of the Refrigerator: How Our Ancestors Kept Their Cool Premium
Our ancestors once relied upon the ice man, milkman and frequent stops at the corner grocery to keep food from spoiling during hot summers. Here's how the home refrigerator changed their lives.
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