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When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

The Odd Items Found in Abraham Lincoln's Pockets On the Night of His Assassination

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 27, 2021. It has since been updated. Sarah Rector was born in 1902 near the all-black town of Taft. Her parents, mother Rose McQueen, and father, Joseph Rector, were descendants of Africans enslaved by the Muscogee Creek Nation Creek Indians before the Civil War. Rector's parents and their descendants were listed as "freedmen," a term used to refer to formerly enslaved individuals who have since been freed from slavery, usually through the course of law. Therefore, the Rectors were entitled to land allotments as part of the Treaty of 1866 made by the United States with the Five Civilized Tribes. Along with Rector herself, almost 600 Black children (also known as Muscogee Freedmen minors) were granted such allotments. The young Black girl was given 159.14 acres (64 hectares) of land, which made her the richest Black girl in all of America.

Sarah Rector was once the richest Black girl in the USA. And you should know her story.

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The mudlarker picks works by Derek Jarman, Tracey Williams and more

Lara Maiklem recommends five books about searching for treasure

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When did you last read a book? Some zodiac signs love reading while others dislike it. People who read often tend to amass a lot of knowledge. Some like researching certain issues while others do it as a hobby. There are different book genres that you can check out. Also, many renowned authors like reading their colleagues' publications to hone their writing skills.

5 Zodiac Signs That Love Reading Books

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Rare details about the lives of enslaved and emancipated Americans reveal the cruel treatment they suffered as well as their resilience.

Ancestry Has Digitized Records of 183,000 Enslaved Americans Dating Back to 1788

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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A newly deciphered manuscript dating back more than 1,600 years has been identified as the earliest known account of Jesus Christ’s childhood. 

The manuscript, written on papyrus in either the 4th or 5th century, had been stored at a library in Hamburg, Germany, for decades and was long believed to be an insignificant document. 

However, two experts have now decoded the text and say it is the earliest surviving copy of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.

“The papyrus fragment is of extraordinary interest for research,” Lajos Berkes, a theology lecturer and one of the two men who deciphered the document, declared in...

Newly deciphered manuscript is oldest written record of Jesus’ childhood: ‘Extraordinary’

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Friendship Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist congregation in Thomas County, established near the Florida line a few miles south of present-day Metcalfe. Its first congregants met in a log structure at least as early as the late 1830s. The earliest burial I can find in the cemetery located adjacent to the original church dates […]

Friendship Baptist Church, 1888, Metcalfe

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Chicago Food Adventures

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just a book. Back in the 1450s, when the Bible became the first major work printed in Europe with moveable metal type, Johannes Gutenberg was a man with a plan. The German inventor decided to make the most of his new technology...

Not just a book: What is a Gutenberg Bible? And why is it relevant 500 years after its printing?

In Just Some Stupid Love Story, Molly and Seth were best friends-turned lovers until Molly ghosted Seth on the eve of their high school graduation. Now, they reunite again at their high school reunion 15 years later and make a bet: whoever can predict the fate of five couples before the next reunion must declare that the other is right about true love. The catch? The fifth couple is them.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

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If you’ve ever wondered where you could find a place that brings out the child in everyone, then look no further than LARK Toys in Kellogg, Minnesota. This delightful destination isn’t just a toy store but a whimsical world where nostalgia and joy come to life. From handcrafted...

This Whimsical Toy Museum In Minnesota Will Take You On A Nostalgic Trip Back To Your Childhood

Elisa is a unique, sweet-sounding name with ancient biblical origins. Today, Elisa is very common for Italian and Spanish speakers, but less so in the English-speaking world. Elisa means "God is a promise" or "God's promise." Elisa is a diminutive of Elisabeth, a form of Elizabeth, which traces back to...

Elisa Name Meaning

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The news business means working with lots of words. Reading, writing and reading (did I mention reading?) are nonstop parts of the job. So for journalists, if a book makes a lasting impact, it has to be really special. These books, selected by our Connecticut Public colleagues for the summer of 2024, are just that: Thrilling reads spanning everything from historical memoirs to manga, with a healthy dose of fiction, too. Because, let’s face it – we all need an escape from reality. Here are the titles they shared.

Moody thrillers, memoirs, manga: We read a lot of books. Here are some of our favorites

"The Women," a historical fiction book about military nurses during the Vietnam War, is the bestselling book of 2024 authored by Kristin Hannah, a seasoned New York Times bestselling novelist and Forbes 50 Over 50 award honoree. Bill Gates praised "The Women" as a "beautifully written tribute" to forgotten veterans and included the book on his summer reading list.

Kristin Hannah's Book 'The Women' Tops 2024 Bestseller List, Recommended by Bill Gates

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

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Everyone's childhood is different. But there are common objects, sights, sounds, smells, and memories from elementary school that most Gen Xers and Millenials share.Personally, when i think back to being in elementary school in the '80s, I remember the taste of the chocolate ship cookie we got on Fridays (with the pizza). The humiliation of getting nailed in the back during nation ball. And the grumbling, grinding sound that happened when you slipped a disk into the drive on an Apple IIe computer.

People are sharing all the random things they 'haven't thought about since grade school'

It’s always hard to see toddlers upset, but it’s even worse when they are so frustrated or angry that they start hitting themselves. Usually, toddlers will hit someone else when they are angry, but sometimes they turn their frustration on themselves. When it happens, it can be scary,...

Why Do Toddlers Hit Themselves?

"We have joint custody." Divorced and separated parents have tossed these words around for years, but there's not one single schedule for or definition of the term. The schedule can range from alternating weeks to a 2-2-3 custody schedule, which divides each week between both parents. When selecting a custody...

Which Joint Custody Schedule Will Work Best For Your Family?

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100 Ideas for 100th Day of School Collections

In elementary school, the 100th day of school is often a day of great celebration, marked with special activities and lessons. Acknowledging the 100th day is...

100 Ideas for 100th Day of School Collections

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