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Balloonfest ‘86: Disaster or Lie?

In 1986, Cleveland made history by releasing 1.5 million balloons into the sky—a world record that still stands today. But what was supposed to be a harmless spectacle quickly turned into something far more complicated. For decades, we've been told this event was an unmitigated d ... Show more

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The Fall of Saddam Hussein: Butcher of Baghdad

For 24 years, Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist—silencing dissent through torture, execution, and the infamous Republican Guard. But in 2003, the regime that seemed untouchable came crashing down in just three weeks. Today we trace the final days of one of history's mos ... Show more

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