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Grand Canyon: America’s Greatest Natural Wonder
On this date in 1908, the Grand Canyon was designated a national monument. Here are some things you may not have known about the natural wonder. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, its width varies from four to 18 miles across and it is more than 6,000 feet deep at some points. The canyon…
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Gadsden Lapse: Watch Out for the Details
On this date in 1953, parts of southern Arizona and New Mexico reverted back to Mexican control for 24 hours as a result of overlooked fine-print in the Gadsden Purchase, 100 years earlier. Here are a few things you may not have known about the Gadsden Lapse. The Gadsden Purchase was made in 1853 with…