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San Diego Navy vet awarded Medal of Honor by TrumpIsabella Paolettohttps://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/president-trump-honors-san-diego-veteran-royce-williams/Feb 24, 2026"President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in front of Congress on Tuesday night. In what is now the longest State of the Union speech in history, the president touched on immigration, the economy and tariffs. He also gave out several medals during the speech, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the U.S. men’s hockey team’s goaltender and the Congressional Medal of Honor to one of San Diego’s very own. Retired Navy Captain Royce Williams was the last person honored during President Trump’s hour-and-40-minute speech."FOX 5 Newshttps://fox5sandiego.com/ServiceNationalCivics
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Did any of our "Founding Fathers" NOT sign the Declaration of Independence?
Course of Human Events
https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/faq/founding-fathers-not-signersMay 19, 2026"George Washington, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison are typically counted as "Founding Fathers", but none of them signed the Declaration of Independence. General George Washington was Commander of the Continental Army, and was defending New York City in July 1776. As instructed by John Hancock, Washington read the Declaration of Independence to the army on July 9th. John Jay was a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1775-1776 (and would later become its President), but was recalled by his home state in May. He was initially more moderate, a supporter of reconciliation rather than rebellion, but his views became progressively more radical over the course of the American Revolution."Declaration Resources Projecthttps://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/YesFoundersNationalCivics
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DUI driver sentenced for killing 13-year-old boy in EscondidoTony Shinhttps://fox5sandiego.com/news/dui-driver-sentenced-for-killing-13-year-old-boy-in-escondido/Mar 25, 2026"ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A convicted drunk driver was sentenced in a North County courtroom after emotional testimony from the family of a 13-year-old boy killed in a high-speed crash two years ago. Alexander Tito Oroz, now 22, was sentenced to 12 years and eight months in state prison for the death of Rodrigo Tapia Jr., who was killed April 27, 2024, in Escondido."FOX 5 Newshttps://fox5sandiego.com/news/YesCourtroomLocalCivics
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Have you ever wondered why school buses stop at all railroad crossings?
Joe Kelleyhttps://www.wdbo.com/news/local/have-you-ever-wondered-why-school-buses-stop-all-railroad-crossings/LI7KAYTL3BE6DPQ2ICCSORRQ7A/Aug 18, 2021"A single bus crash 83 years ago was the inspiration for laws in all 50 states that require bus drivers to not only come to a full stop at all railroad crossings but they’re required to open their front door and driver side window to LISTEN in addition to look for oncoming trains.... So as you’re stuck behind a school bus stopping at the train tracks, slowing down your drive, instead of getting angry, maybe take a moment to imagine the grisly scene that crash must have been during that December 1938 Utah blizzard."WDBOhttps://www.wdbo.com/YesLegislationNationalCivics
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3-year-old memorizes Constitution's preambleJennifer Stagghttps://www.ksl.com/article/19427183Mar 1, 2012"SALT LAKE CITY -- How much do you think you could recite from the Preamble? One little guy probably has you beat. It started as a project in pre-school: The kids would memorize as much as they could of the Preamble. To the surprise of one 3-year-old's parents, Beau Knowlton quickly committed the whole thing to memory. We've heard it a million times and most of us can recall a few lines, but somewhere in the middle, it starts to get a little difficult. That's not the case for Beau. He knows the whole thing by heart."KSL.comhttps://www.ksl.com/YesPreambleNationalCivics
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Democratic socialism, according to Zohran MamdaniZachary B. Wolfhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/politics/mamdani-democratic-socialism-explainedNov 6, 2025"New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was the Democratic party’s candidate in the election, but he proudly describes himself as a democratic socialist alongside left-wing lawmakers like Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.... There’s a fair amount of confusion and fear generated in the US by the term “socialist,” which is associated with repressive societies like Communist China, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, USSR, North Korea or Cuba."CNN Politicshttps://www.cnn.com/politicsYesSocialismNationalEconomics
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Major Atlanta newspaper eliminating dozens of jobs, scrapping print edition of paper Last print edition scheduled for Dec. 31 as the 157-year-old paper goes fully digital
Brian Floodhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/media/major-atlanta-newspaper-eliminating-dozens-jobs-scrapping-print-edition-paperAug 28, 2025"The last print edition will run on Dec. 31, and the change will "result in the elimination of about 30 full- and part-time jobs involved in designing and distributing the newspaper" as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shifts to digital-only publishing."FOXBusinesshttps://www.foxbusiness.comYesPressWorldEconomics
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Philippines election results a "Duterte landslide," family of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte boasts
APhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/philippines-election-results-duterte-landslide-davao-family-boasts/May 13, 2025"Manila, Philippines — Despite his detention by the International Criminal Court, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to have been elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, according to preliminary results on Tuesday. At least five candidates backed by his family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate positions, in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's midterm elections. Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious."CBS Newshttps://www.cbsnews.com/world/YesPhilippinesWorldCivics
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Exclusive: Ketchup maker Kraft Heinz investing $3 billion upgrading US manufacturing
Jessica DiNapolihttps://www.reuters.com/business/ketchup-maker-kraft-heinz-investing-3-billion-upgrading-us-manufacturing-2025-05-14/May 14, 2025"The upgrades will help lower costs by making the plants more efficient, which in turn may help offset President Donald Trump's tariffs, which factored into the company's decision to make the investment, said Pedro Navio, Kraft Heinz's president of North America, in an interview with Reuters."Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/business/YesTariffNationalBusiness
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Some Republicans voice concern over Trump's plan to accept Qatari plane
Richard Cowanhttps://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/top-us-senate-democrat-block-trump-doj-nominees-over-qatar-airplane-2025-05-13/May 13, 2025"Republicans worry about security risks of accepting Qatari plane Schumer demands answers on emoluments clause and taxpayer costs Rand Paul warns against appearance of impropriety in accepting plane WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Multiple congressional Republicans raised concerns on Tuesday about President Donald Trump's desire to accept a $400 million airplane from Qatar, with at least one noting doing so could pose a security risk."Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/business/YesExecutiveNationalSenate
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Skenes MLB debut patch card sells for $1.11M at auctionThomas Harriganhttps://www.mlb.com/news/paul-skenes-mlb-debut-patch-card-sold-at-auctionMar 21, 2025"Pirates ace Paul Skenes' 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card sold for $1.11 million at auction via Fanatics Collect early Friday morning, one of the highest prices paid for a baseball card. The winning bidder was Dick's Sporting Goods. According to Topps, only five baseball cards have sold for more. A Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card sold for $12.6 million in 2022, setting the all-time record for any sports item, be it card or memorabilia. Among active players, only Angels outfielder Mike Trout has had a card go for more than Skenes’ debut card. A 1-of-1 Trout rookie card sold for $3.9 million in 2020."MLBhttps://www.mlb.com/YesScarcityWorldEconomics
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Fear and resignation after ‘world’s most powerful company’ pays Trump a $100 billion ‘protection fee’
John Liu and Wayne Chang
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/tech/taiwan-tsmc-us-investment-reactions-intl-hnk/index.htmlMar 13, 2025"China’s ruling Communist Party claims Taiwan as part of its territory despite having never controlled it and has vowed to take control of the self-governing island, by force if necessary. Beijing has in recent years escalated its military activities around Taiwan, regularly flying fighter jets and conducting exercises in waters near the island.... Taiwan relies on US military and political support. Under the Taiwan Relations Act, the US is legally obligated to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself against a possible attack by China."CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/businessYesChinaWorldArmed Forces
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Thanksgiving travel numbers may break records in 2024
T. Michelle Murphy, Clara McMichael, and Ayesha Ali
https://abcnews.go.com/US/thanksgiving-record-breaking-number-travelers-2024/story?id=115950422Nov 17, 2024"The Thanksgiving holiday travel period this year is Nov. 26 to Dec. 2. The Thanksgiving travel period will see record-breaking numbers for those hitting both the roads and the skies, according to reports from several airlines and travel organizations."ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/YesThanksgivingNationalCivics
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2024 General Election: Poll Closing Times270toWin Staffhttps://www.270towin.com/news/2024/10/27/2024-general-election-poll-closing-times_1673.htmlOct 27, 2024"The first map converts all times to Eastern Standard Time. This is useful as a chronological guide to when results will start becoming available through the evening. The second map displays closings in local time."270toWinhttps://www.270towin.com/YesElectionsNationalCivics
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Connecting Real Life Data to the U.S. Constitution for StudentsKimberley Gibsonhttps://www.census.gov/library/stories/2024/09/constitution-day-sis.htmlSep 5, 2024"For Constitution Day, teachers can connect the census to our Founding Fathers, who envisioned an accurate count of our nation’s people. James Madison even suggested census takers ask additional questions that would help lawmakers better understand the needs of the nation, an early understanding of the importance of data."United States Census Bureauhttps://www.census.gov/schoolsYesConstitution DayNationalCivics
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Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits
Chris Kirkhamhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/musk-embraces-trump-scorns-subsidies-tesla-still-lobbies-us-benefits-2024-08-12/Aug 12, 2024"Whatever Musk's endgame, the public record clearly shows that Tesla, since its founding over two decades ago, has benefitted from government assistance, largely because of its role in moving the U.S. toward cleaner cars. Tesla's first major manufacturing facility, in Fremont, California, was developed with the help of a $465 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, repaid three years later." Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/YesPublic ResourcesNationalEconomics
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The Unnatural History of the Dixie CupPeter Smithhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-unnatural-history-of-the-dixie-cup-119828457/Jun 13, 2012"The product was a life-saving technology that avoided the transmission of disease from communal “tin dippers” The Dixie Cup, the Kleenex of paper cups, the ubiquitous, single-serving, individual drinking vessel, was never meant to be shared. ....Soon they were the Individual Drinking Cup Company of New York and had renamed their sole product the Health Kup, a life-saving drinking technology that could help prevent the transmission of communicable disease and aid the campaign to do away with free water offered at communal cups, “tin dippers,” found in public buildings and railway stations."Smithsonian Arts & Culturehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/category/arts-culture/YesCultureNationalHistory
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A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution laid forgotten inside a filing cabinet. Now, it could sell for millions at auction.
Lucia Suarez Sanghttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-copy-us-constitution-auction-north-carolina/Sep 14, 2024"Two years ago, a property was being cleared out in Edenton, North Carolina when a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution was found. The rare piece of American history — the only U.S. Constitution of its kind thought to be in private hands – will go up for auction by Brunk Auctions on Sept. 28 in Asheville, North Carolina. The minimum bid for the auction of $1 million has already been made and it is expected to go for a much higher price tag."CBS Newshttps://www.cbsnews.com/us/YesDocumentsNationalCivics
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Davy Crockett, Still King of the Wild FrontierPaul Andrew Huttonhttps://www.texasmonthly.com/issue/november-1986/Nov 1, 1986"The Davy Crockett generation, those of us who once sported coonskin caps and fringed leather jackets, who endlessly wailed “Born on a mountaintop in Tennessee”—even though the real Davy Crockett was born in a valley—have now grown up and gone our adult ways. But few of us have forgotten that idyllic summer of 1955, when Davy’s life and death were endlessly replayed in countless back yards. Our teenage sisters may have swooned over Elvis, but we were transfixed by Fess Parker, who played Davy in Walt Dis­ney’s Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. He was tall and hand­some, but more important, he always stood firm for truth and justice."Texas Monthlyhttps://www.texasmonthly.com/YesTexasNationalState
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Suspect in deadly Escondido DUI pleads not guiltyKeristen Holmeshttps://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/suspect-deadly-escondido-dui-pleads-not-guilty/509-b010f3d4-1cd8-485f-9ce3-d62d3d19739aMay 1, 2024"Prosecutors say 20-year-old Alexander Tito Oroz had a BAC of .097 and was driving 91-119 mph in a 40 mph zone at the time of the crash. VISTA, Calif. — The man prosecutors say is responsible for killing a 13-year-old from Escondido in a DUI crash over the weekend pleaded not guilty in court.CBS8https://www.cbs8.com/localYesCourtroomLocalState
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Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe's house
Jack Flemminghttps://www.yahoo.com/news/billionaires-sue-l-demolish-marilyn-205810596.htmlMay 7, 2024"In January, fans and conservationists celebrated when the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission recommended landmark status for Marilyn Monroe’s home, a crucial step in saving the residence from being demolished. The new owners of the Brentwood property were less ecstatic. They sued the city of L.A. on Monday for the right to demolish it, claiming that city officials acted unconstitutionally in their efforts to designate the home as a landmark and accusing them of “backdoor machinations” in trying to preserve a house that doesn’t meet the criteria for status as a historic cultural monument."Yahoo Newshttps://www.yahoo.com/newsYesProperty RightsNationalState
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Palace breaks with tradition in musical tributeDavid Graveshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1340465/Palace-breaks-with-tradition-in-musical-tribute.htmlSep 14, 2001The Queen allowed her troops at Buckingham Palace to play The Star-Spangled Banner for the first time as a tribute to those who were killed by terrorists on September 11, 2001.Telegraphhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/Yes9/11WorldHistory
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FAU student, 16, to receive college, then high school diplomaScott Travishttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-fau-young-graduate-20140501,0,2220250.storyMay 1, 2014reports how Grace Bush was able to graduate college before high school.Sun Sentinelhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/AcademicsNational
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New Fellowship Pays For College Kids To Drop OutMichele Norrishttp://www.npr.org/2011/05/26/136690533/new-fellowship-pays-for-college-kids-to-drop-outMay 26, 2011talks with Peter Thiel, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Paypal, who has created a fellowship that provides $100,000 over a two-year period to twenty outstanding recipients willing to drop out of college to fully pursue business innovations.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/AcademicsNational
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Why Johnny can't write, and why employers are madKelley Hollandhttp://www.cnbc.com/id/101176249Nov 11, 2013shares the importance of how students learning to write well and communicate ideas will find employment in many fields.CNBChttp://www.cnbc.com/AcademicsNational
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Warned He Would Die by Age 10, He Just Graduated College Readability
Ashley Stricklandhttp://www.cnn.com/2017/05/12/health/ryan-dant-college-graduation-mps-rare-disease-profile/?iid=ob_lockedrail_longstory_poolMay 13, 2017reports on the amazing story of 29-year-old Ryan Dant and his fight against mucopolysaccharidosis I, or MPS I.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/AdversityNationalEducation
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Why trying to help poor countries might actually hurt them Nobel-winning economist Angus Deaton argues against giving aid to poor countries
Ana Swansonhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2015/10/13/why-trying-to-help-poor-countries-might-actually-hurt-them/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_headlinesOct 13, 2015explains some of the theories Nobel-winning economist Angus Deaton has foreign aid has increased poverty within poor countries.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Ana Swanson explains some of the theories Nobel-winning economist Angus Deaton has foreign aid has increased poverty within poor countries.World
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Judge approves bankruptcy exit plan for Detroit
Judge Steven Rhodes
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-approves-bankruptcy-exit-plan-for-detroit/Nov 7, 2014has agreed to the plan to get out of bankruptcy.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/BankruptcyNationalEconomics
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Ohio Takes Major Step to Protect Individual Rights, Due Process
Jason Sneadhttp://dailysignal.com/2016/12/09/ohio-takes-major-step-to-protect-individual-rights-due-process/?utm_source=TDS_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CapitolBell&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRjNU16UmpaVGRtWldNdyIsInQiOiJneW9mUFNJT1VDVFV0SzE0cktid2t6cTB6Q29wMlJPSUlVR1J3YUdXZW5obERpTFFKR21Rb3hxRDdRd3hIQUtEVXhkTDNGRklkamlRQks3K1o0T1RKUEx0UTdReUlKZVA3ZzMyK1lGYWhaQXdQNjlYcHF2Z1wvVkgzZzlBeElxd3gifQ%3D%3DDec 9, 2016H.B. 347 is an Ohio bill that will reform Civil Forfeiture.Daily Signalhttp://dailysignal.com/Bill of RightsNationalPolitical
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Amazon is doing the world a favor by crushing book publishersMatthew Yglesiashttp://www.vox.com/2014/10/22/7016827/amazon-hachette-monopolyOct 22, 2014discusses how digital books are changing the way books are now sold.Voxhttp://www.vox.com/BusinessNationalEconomics
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Knowing Cost, the Customer Sets the PriceStephanie Cliffordhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/28/business/retailers-rush-to-adjust-to-price-smart-shoppers.htmlMar 27, 2012explains how stores markup products and have major sales to attract customers.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/BusinessNational
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Private Companies Are Paying To Keep Roads Groomed, Bathrooms Cleaned In Yellowstone
Eric Whitneyhttps://www.npr.org/2019/01/04/681995105/private-companies-are-paying-to-keep-roads-groomed-bathrooms-cleaned-in-yellowstJan 4, 2019explains how private businesses are chipping in to clean park bathrooms and pack out all their trash.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/BusinessNationalEconomics
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The Dirty Secret of Black Friday 'Discounts' How Retailers Concoct 'Bargains' for the Holidays and Beyond
Suzanne Kapnerhttp://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304281004579217863262940166?mod=djem10pointNov 25, 2013explains how retailers play pricing theater with their pricing of merchandise.WSJhttps://www.wsj.com/BusinessNationalEconomics
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Measure to break California into 3 states removed from November ballot after court ruling By Madison Park
Madison Parkhttps://www.cnn.com/2018/07/18/us/california-three-states-initiative-court/index.htmlJul 18, 2018reports that the California Suprme Court have written a unanimous decision by not allowing voters to vote on Proposition 9, an initiative that would break California into three states: California, Northern California, and Southern California.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/CaliforniaStateCivics
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There are 18 states without the death penalty. A third of them have banned it since 2007.
Mark Bermanhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/04/30/there-are-18-states-without-the-death-penalty-a-third-of-them-have-banned-it-since-2007/?utm_term=.3d753e79f5f8Apr 30, 2014explains the status of capital punishment throughout the United States.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Capital PunishmentNationalPolitical
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India expands payment scheme for Hindus to marry person of Dalit caste
Amrit Dhillonhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/06/india-expands-payment-scheme-for-hindus-marry-person-dalit-casteDec 6, 2017explains how the government is trying to use cash incentives to eliminate the historic caste system in India.The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/Caste SystemNationalEconomics
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Census 2010: Gains and Losses in Congresshttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/12/21/us/census-districts.htmlDec 21, 2010This interactive map shows congressional seat changes every decade from 1920 to 2010.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/CensusNationalPolitical
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MLB pitcher Cole Hamels donates mansion and land to camp for special-needs children
Kathleen Joycehttp://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/12/19/mlb-pitcher-cole-hamels-donates-mansion-and-land-to-camp-for-special-needs-children.htmlDec 19, 2017reports how the Texas Rangers star pitcher donated his 32,000-square foot home to Camp Barnabas.Fox Newshttp://www.foxnews.comCharityNationalCivics
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CBS News finds children mining cobalt for batteries in the Congo
CBS Newscbsnews.com/news/cobalt-children-mining-democratic-republic-congo-cbs-news-investigationMar 5, 2018finds children mining cobalt for batteries in the Congo explains how this mineral is sometimes mined by children.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/Child LaborWorldEconomics
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12 Chinese officials fired in kidnapping scandalSharon Lafranierehttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/29/MNFF1LBF5F.DTLSep 30, 2011alleges numerous family planning officials have illegally seized children in Longhui, China.San Francisco Gatehttp://www.sfexaminer.com/ChinaWorld
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China says U.S. warship violated its South China Sea sovereignty
Reutershttps://www.yahoo.com/news/china-accuses-u-warship-violating-sovereignty-075119217.htmlJan 20, 2018explains background about maritime international law and poses questions about who owns the sea.Yahoo Newshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/ChinaWorldPolitical
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Chinese Officials Seized and Sold Babies, Parents SaySharon Lafranierehttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/05/world/asia/05kidnapping.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&hpAug 4, 2011exposes examples of Chinese family planning officials stealing babies from their families.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ChinaWorld
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In China, a daring few challenge one-child limithttp://www.ndtv.com/article/world/in-china-a-daring-few-challenge-one-child-limit-160769Dec 26, 2011This article describes the hardships of women in China who live in fear of the Chinese government taking their second child from them.NDTVhttp://www.ndtv.comChinaWorld
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In China, Kids Are Limited To Playing Video Games For Only 3 Hours Per Week
Sharon Pruitt-Younghttps://www.npr.org/2021/08/30/1032489883/china-kids-video-games-limitsAug 30, 2021"It's getting dangerously close to "game over" for some players in China: If you're under 18 and a fan of video games, you're now limited to just three hours of play a week."NPRhttps://www.npr.org/ChinaWorldPolical
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Researchers may have ‘found’ many of China’s 30 million missing girls
Simon Denyerhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/11/30/researchers-may-have-found-many-of-chinas-30-million-missing-girls/?utm_term=.7b45a90c457aNov 30, 2016explores what happened to the female population of China because of its one-child policy.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/ChinaWorldPolitical
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Two Sides to Labor in ChinaKeith Bradsherphttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/31/business/global/labor-shortage-complicates-changes-in-chinas-factories.html?_r=1&pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120331Mar 30, 2012explains the different perspectives of laborers and labor laws in China.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/ChinaWorld
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Knott’s Pays the Price for 5-Cent Promotion
Jack Leonard, E. Scott Reckard and Daneil Yi
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-may-06-mn-34646-story.htmlMay 6, 1999"Drawn in part by television and radio promotions, tens of thousands of youths converged on Knott’s Berry Farm on Wednesday for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, disrupting traffic and commerce and sparking scattered violence until hundreds of riot police restored order."LA Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/Cinco De MayoStateCivics
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Most of us would fail the U.S. citizenship test, survey findsAllyson Escobarhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/most-us-would-fail-u-s-citizenship-test-survey-finds-n918961Oct 12, 2018explains that the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation finds that this data is an "embarrassment."NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.comCivicsNationalCivics
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France Set to Roll Out Nationwide Facial Recognition ID Program
Helene Fouquethttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-03/french-liberte-tested-by-nationwide-facial-recognition-id-planOct 2, 2019The report explains how the French government is using technology to track citizens.Bloomberghttps://www.bloomberg.comCivil LibertiesWorldCivics
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Convenience Store Owner Stands Firm Against Outrageous IRS Money Grab, and the IRS Blinks
Jacob Sullumhttp://reason.com/blog/2015/05/14/convenience-store-owner-stands-firm-agaiMay 14, 2015explains how the IRS uses forfeiture laws and how Americans are fighting against these civil right violations.Reasonhttp://reason.com/Civil RightsNational
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Martin Luther King's last 31 hours: the story of his final prophetic speech
Joseph Rosenbloomhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/04/martin-luther-king-last-31-hours-the-story-of-his-prophetic-last-speechApr 4, 2018analyzes this final speech King delivered on April 3, 1968 at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.comCivil RightsNationalHistory
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Time to scrap affirmative action: Governments should be colour-blind
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21576662-governments-should-be-colour-blind-time-scrap-affirmative-action?spc=scode&spv=xm&ah=9d7f7ab945510a56fa6d37c30b6f1709Apr 27, 2013This article explains problems with affirmative action policies around the world.The Economisthttp://www.economist.com/Civil RightsNational
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Your Right to Record: Protected by Law, Disrespected by Law Enforcement
Timothy Karrhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/timothy-karr/your-right-to-record-prot_b_7085024.htmlApr 17, 2015explains how recording police has become a constitutionally protected civil right.Huffington Posthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/Civil RightsNational
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California Marks the First Fred Korematsu DayLing Woo Liuhttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2045111,00.htmlJan 30, 2011provides details about how Fred Korematsu stood against Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 that mandated rounding up and incarcerating 120,000 Japanese-Americans and placing them into incarceration camps within the United States.Timehttp://www.time.com/Civil RightsState
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Did Confederate Memorial Day close government offices in your state today?
Laura Santhanamhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/confederate-memorial-day-close-government-offices-state-today/Apr 27, 2015provides details about states that celebrate a holiday that memorializes soldiers of the Confederacy.PBShttp://www.pbs.org/Civil WarNationalHistory
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Get Rid Of 'Lee'? Students, Alumni at W&L Wrangle Over Changes
Randi B. Hagihttps://www.wmra.org/post/get-rid-lee-students-alumni-wl-wrangle-over-changesMar 26, 2021"On the grounds where Confederate General Robert E. Lee is buried, a new battle rages on. And this one is a culture war."WMRAhttps://www.wmra.org/Civil WarNationalCivics
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If the Confederacy had won, slavery would have continued in the South My Beef: Revisionist History
Dwayne Greenhttp://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/if-the-confederacy-had-won-slavery-would-have-continued-in-the-south/Content?oid=2610694Dec 29, 2010explains reasons he believes the Civil War was fought only over the institution of slavery.Charleston City Paperhttp://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/Civil WarNationalHistory
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New York Times Disunionhttp://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/category/disunion/Jan 1, 2011This site revisits and reconsiders America's Civil War that took place one-hundred-and-fifty years ago by posting contemporary accounts, diaries, images, and historical assessments.New York Times Opinionatorhttp://www.nytimes.com/Civil WarNational
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Why climate change is good for the world Don't panic! The scientific consensus is that warmer temperatures do more good than harm
Matt Ridleyhttp://www.spectator.co.uk/features/9057151/carry-on-warming/Oct 19, 2013explains numerous benefits related to climate change.The Spectatorhttp://www.independent.co.uk/Climate ChangeWorld
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India wants its crown jewel back from Britainhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-106-carat-diamond-indian-koh-i-noor-crown-jewels-british/Apr 20, 2016The AP reports that the Culture Ministry is making an effort to regain the 106-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/ColonizationWorldCulture
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Is it ethical to colonize Mars?Brian Patrick Greenhttp://www.cnn.com/2015/10/15/opinions/green-ethics-of-mars-settlement/index.htmlOct 15, 2015explores the issue whether it is moral to disrupt native Martian life to create a backup earth.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/ColonizationWorldPhilosophy
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The Truth About Christopher Columbus: Was Columbus a Hero or a Villain?
Christopher Minsterhttps://www.thoughtco.com/the-truth-about-christopher-columbus-2136697Sep 8, 2017shares common myths about Columbus and attempts to answer this question.ThoughtCo.comhttps://www.thoughtco.com/ColumbusNationalCulture
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After a long wait, Cuba opens the door to more capitalismPatrick Oppmannhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/02/09/americas/cuba-private-work-analysis-oppmann-intl/index.htmlFeb 9, 2021Background is provided about Cuban communism and necessary changes the government is making in the private sector.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/CommunismWorldEconomics
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China's Xi allowed to remain 'president for life' as term limits removed
Stephen McDonellhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43361276Mar 11, 2018explains how the Chinese constitution was amended to allow Xi Jinping to remain president beyond two terms.BBChttps://www.bbc.comCommunismWorldPolitical
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Cuba begins widespread rationing due to shortagesCBShttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-widespread-rationing-staple-foods-due-to-shortages-economic-crisis/May 11, 2019This report explains how the Cuban government will begin rationing chicken, eggs, rice, beans, soap, and other basic goods in this state-run economy.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/CommunismWorldEconomics
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The Secret Document That Transformed China
David Kestenbaum and Jacob Goldstein
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/01/20/145360447/the-secret-document-that-transformed-chinaJan 20, 2012report how in a small Chinese village called Xiaogang was able to gradually transition from communism in 1978.NPRhttp://www.npr.org/CommunismWorldEconomics
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Venezuelans are going hungry. But the country’s Olympians will get free housing and cash.
Nick Miroffhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/08/22/venezuelans-are-going-hungry-but-the-countrys-olympians-will-get-free-housing-and-cash/Aug 22, 2016explains background about some of the economic policies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/CommunismWorldEconomics
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Are members of Congress becoming telemarketers?Norah O'Donnelhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-are-members-of-congress-becoming-telemarketers/Apr 24, 2016interviews Florida Representative David Jolly, who explains how members of Congress raise money.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/CongressNationalPolitical
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Congressman Duncan Hunter makes his resignation officialGrace Segershttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/duncan-hunter-resigns-rep-makes-his-resignation-official-today-2020-01-07/Jan 7, 2020This provides details about Hunter pleading guilty to using hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign cash for his family to maintain their lifestyle.CBS Newshttp://www.cbsnews.com/CongressNationalCivics
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Here's how much members of Congress get paid, even during a government shutdown
Kathleen Elkinshttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/15/how-much-members-of-congress-get-paid-even-during-government-shutdowns.htmlJan 15, 2019provides information about the annual salaries that members of Congress receive.CNBShttp://www.cnbc.com/CongressNationalCivics
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America needs a balanced-budget amendmentGeorge F. Willhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/america-needs-a-balanced-budget-amendment/2018/01/03/0bd7045c-efe8-11e7-b3bf-ab90a706e175_story.htmlJan 3, 2018Columnist explains reasons for Congress passing an amendment that will balance the budget each year. Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/ConstitutionNationalCivics
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It's the Law: Government Agencies, Schools and Universities Mark Constitution Day
Fox Newshttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/17/federal-schools-universities-celebrate-constitution-day/Sep 17, 2010"Across the country on Friday, institutions of education -- from the largest universities to the tiniest one-room schoolhouses -- are celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, offering educational programs about the Constitution of the United States...They have to. It's the law....In 2004, at the urging of the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, Congress passed a law designating Sept. 17 as "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.""Fox Newshttp://www.foxnews.comYesConstitutionNationalPolitical
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Kentucky supported Lincoln's efforts to abolish slavery — 111 years late
Greg Kocherhttp://www.kentucky.com/news/hot-topics/article44405460.htmlFeb 16, 2013explains how the legislature waited until 1976 to ratify the 13th Amendment.Lexington Herald Leaderhttp://www.kentucky.com/ConstitutionNationalHistory
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On this day, the Confederate Constitution is approvedScott Bomboyhttps://constitutioncenter.org/blog/looking-back-at-the-confederate-constitutionMar 11, 2019The article explains background about the short history of the Constitution of the Confederate States that was adopted on March 11, 1861.Constitution Centerhttps://constitutioncenter.orgConstitutionNationalHistory
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It's time to declutter California's messy ConstitutionMike Gattohttp://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-gatto-california-constitution-20140619-story.htmlJun 18, 2014explores how difficult it is to understand all of the regulations found within the Constitution of California.LA Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/ConstitutionStateCivics
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It's too easy to amend California's Constitution
Edward L. Lascher Jr., Floyd F. Feeney and Tim Hodson
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oe-hodson4-2009feb04-story.htmlFeb 4, 2009share how easy it is for voters through the California initiative process to change the California Constitution.Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.latimes.com/ConstitutionStateCivics
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2 Boys, 2 Adults Fatally Struck by Car in Escondido The victims include a man, a woman, and two boys
NBC 7 Staffhttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/1-killed-in-crash-in-escondido/2319623/May 5, 2020"Two children and two adults were killed Tuesday night when they were hit by a car in Escondido, police confirmed. The crash was reported on San Pasqual Valley Road at around 8:30 p.m., according to Escondido Police Department Lt. Scott Walters. A man, woman, and two boys were walking when they were hit by a northbound vehicle, Walters said. The 33-year-old and 11-year-old male victims died at the scene and a 50-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy died of their injuries at Palomar Medical Center, authorities said."NBC San Diegohttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/YesCourtroomLocalCivics
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What's Wrong With Bill Gates' Robot TaxNoah Smithhttps://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-02-28/what-s-wrong-with-bill-gates-robot-tax?cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-view&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_content=view&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterFeb 28, 2017delves into the problem of taxing automation of industries.Bloomberghttps://www.bloomberg.comCreative DestructionNationalEconomics
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Elon Musk's SpaceX launches megarocket with his own Tesla vehicle on board
Erin Dooley and Gina Sunseri
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/elon-musks-spacex-launches-megarocket-tesla-vehicle-board/story?id=52887968Feb 7, 2018report on the successful launch of Falcon Heavy.ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.comCreativityNationalEconomics
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El Chapo Supermax prison cell where drug lord will spend rest of his life
Bradley Jollyhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/el-chapo-supermax-prison-cell-13996525Feb 13, 2019 explains background about the soundproof cell that measures 7x12 feet.Daily Recordhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.ukCriminal JusticeNationalCivics
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Ethan Couch, the "affluenza teen," is out of jail. He left in a Tesla
Bill Hannahttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/ethan-couch-the-affluenza-teen-is-out-of-jail-he-left-in-a-tesla/ar-AAvpIdUApr 3, 2018explains how the legal system failed the four victims killed.MSNhttps://www.msn.comCriminal JusticeNationalLegal
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Police transcript in shooting of Seattle mom: 'I don't have a Taser'
Carma Hassan and Madison Park
https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/19/us/seattle-police-shooting-trnd/index.htmlJun 21, 2017report on the shooting of Charleena Lyles after she confronted officers with a knife.CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/Criminal JusticeNationalCivics
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Wrongfully convicted man released after 29 years in prisonErik Rungehttps://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/11/14/wrongfully-convicted-man-released-after-29-years-in-prison/23277594/Nov 14, 2017explains how Arthur Brown was a victim of a wrongful conviction.AOLhttps://www.aol.com/Criminal JusticeNationalCivics
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Mexican officials find at least 166 skulls in hidden mass grave site
Joel Shannonhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/09/06/mass-grave-found-mexico-166-skulls/1216871002/Sep 6, 2018explains that Mexico recorded around 29,000 murders in 2017, a record high.USA TODAYhttp://www.usatoday.com/Criminal JusticeWorldCivics
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Searchers find 59 bodies in Mexico mass graves, dig for moreMario Armashttps://apnews.com/article/latin-america-mexico-af245b88f3dd666d3e8d7416a18f7237Oct 29, 2020This report explains that the largest burial site presently found in Salvatierra, Mexico, a city in the state of Guanajuato.APhttps://apnews.com/Criminal JusticeWorldCivics
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Fidel Castro is dead, but Cubans want some of his policies to continue
Nick Miroffhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/fidel-castro-is-dead-but-cubans-want-some-of-his-policies-to-continue/2016/12/01/02b51e68-b65a-11e6-939c-91749443c5e5_story.html?utm_term=.72530b783246Dec 2, 2016reports how many Cubans survive by working in the black market.Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/CubaWorldEconomics
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Inequality Becomes More Visible in Cuba as the Economy ShiftsRandal C. Archiboldhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/americas/as-cuba-shifts-toward-capitalism-inequality-grows-more-visible.html?_r=2Feb 24, 2015explains the economic hardships endured by numerous Cubans.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/CubaWorldEconomics
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Little Havana erupts in joy on news of Castro's death: 'Cuba si! Castro no!'
Tribune news services
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/ct-castro-dead-miami-20161126-story.htmlNov 28, 2016reports how Cuban exiles in Miami rejoiced once news was announced that Fidel Castro had died.San Diego Union Tribunehttp://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/Cuban AmericansWorldPolitical
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Dollar no longer primary oil currency as China begins to sell oil using Yuan
Kenneth Schortgen Jr
http://www.examiner.com/article/dollar-no-longer-primary-oil-currency-as-china-begins-to-sell-oil-using-yuan?CID=obnetworkSep 12, 2012describes how the American dollar is no longer the oil reserve currency of the world as of September 6th.Examinerhttp://www.examiner.com/CurrencyWorldEconomics
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Zimbabwe's currency crisis and the 100 trillion dollar noteChris Skinnerhttp://thefinanser.co.uk/fsclub/2013/07/zimbabwes-currency-crisis-and-the-100-trillion-dollar-note.htmlJul 25, 2013explains his experience touring the country and collecting worthless Zim dollars.Financial Services Club Bloghttp://thefinanser.co.uk/CurrencyWorldEconomics