A rare, 237-year-old copy of the United States
Constitution has been sold to an anonymous buyer
for a staggering $9 million. The document was
auctioned by Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North
Carolina, on October 17, 2024. Bidding began at
$1.1 million and quickly soared to the final price in
just seven minutes....
Read news articleVeterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11,
honors the brave men and women of the United
States Armed Forces. This US federal holiday pays
tribute to everyone who has served in the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, and
Coast Guard....
Read news articleDía de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a
vibrant and colorful Mexican celebration honoring life
and death. Observed annually on November 1 and
2, it offers an opportunity to remember and pay
tribute to loved ones who have passed....
Read news articleOn November 3, 2024, most US residents will add
60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks
back an hour. This simple action marks the end of
Daylight Saving Time (DST), which began on March
10, 2024. It helps shift sunlight back into the
morning hours during the darker winter days....
Read news articleFew countries celebrate Halloween with as much
enthusiasm as the United States. Americans spend
months — and millions of dollars — searching for the
perfect costumes. Homes and yards are transformed
into spooky spectacles, complete with skeletons and
glowing jack-o'-lanterns. Here is a brief history of the
spooky holiday, celebrated annually on October 31......
Read news articleEvery fall, over a billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains
worldwide celebrate Diwali. Also known as Deepavali
or the festival of lights, this ancient celebration
dates back over 2,500 years. The exact date varies
annually based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
However, Diwali usually falls in October or
November....
Read news articleThe countdown to the US Presidential election has
begun. On November 5, 2024, millions of Americans
will head to the polls to select a new leader for the
next four years. They will vote for either Vice
President Kamala Harris or former President Donald
Trump. Winning the popular vote is important for
both candidates. However, to secure the presidenc......
Read news articleColumbus Day is observed annually on the second
Monday of October. It commemorates Christopher
Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492.
However, this US federal holiday, which falls on
October 14 this year, has often been a topic of
debate. Many believe that the European settlers'
mistreatment of the Native American people is not ......
Read news articleEgyptian archeologists revealed the discovery of a
gleaming bronze sword on September 5, 2024. The
weapon was marked with the insignia of Ramses II,
one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs.
Despite being buried for over 3,000 years, the sword
has retained its reflective shine....
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