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Did Salem Poor Have Kids

Salem Poor was born into slavery in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1747 and worked on the farm of John and Rebecca Poor. At 22 years old, he had saved enough money to purchase his freedom for 27 pounds, which equaled a working man’s annual earnings at that time. He was jailed… 

Did Scientists Find A Megalodon

For more than a century, scientists have attempted to decipher the appearance of the megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived. Now, scientists admit they still have no idea what the legendary creature really looked like when it swam the seas roughly 15 to 3.6 million years ago. Scientists know… 

Did Scotland Win Their Freedom

Scotland gained its independence some 23 years after Wallace’s execution, with the Treaty of Edinburgh in 1328, and Wallace has since been remembered as one of Scotland’s greatest heroes. In the early 1300s, Scotland’s independence was under threat from Edward I of England. The Scots fought back against Edward, the… 

Did Sally Ride Attend College

When she blasted off aboard Challenger on June 18, 1983, Sally became the first American woman—and, at 32, the youngest American—in space. During the six days of mission STS-7, she deployed and retrieved a satellite with the robotic arm. The crew also performed a variety of scientific experiments. Sally Ride… 

Did Rome Have Slaves

Slavery played a significant role in Roman society. Enslaved people were in the city, the countryside, households and businesses, and ownership wasn’t limited to elites. When did Rome stop using slaves? While slavery never completely disappeared from ancient Roman society, its position in the Roman economy shifted at the beginning… 

Did Rudy Really Play In A Game

“Rudy” got a job working at Notre Dame’s football stadium, and after numerous attempts to get into the school, he finally got admitted after two years at Holy Cross. Ruettiger walked on to the football team as a member of the practice squad. Based on the true story of Daniel…