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8 hours ago · Many of the rights secured by Native Americans were won through the efforts of activist groups in the 20th century, such as the American Indian Movement of the 1970s. Today, this activism has ...
8 hours ago · As of the 20th century CE, Muslim scholars unanimously rejected this incident. On the other hand, most European biographers of Muhammad recognize the veracity of this incident of satanic verses on the basis of the criterion of embarrassment. Historian Alfred T. Welch proposes that the period of Muhammad's turning away from strict monotheism was ...
8 hours ago · 19th century. Many courses that were prominent in earlier times did not survive into the modern era. The list below is a selection of these, taken from Whyte's History of the British Turf. Where dates are not given for closure, it is possible they were still extant in the 20th century.
1 day ago · Poliomyelitis (/ ˌ p oʊ l i oʊ ˌ m aɪ ə ˈ l aɪ t ɪ s / POH-lee-oh-MY-ə-LY-tiss), commonly shortened to polio, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Approximately 75% of cases are asymptomatic; mild symptoms which can occur include sore throat and fever; in a proportion of cases more severe symptoms develop such as headache, neck stiffness, and paresthesia.
8 hours ago · For centuries, the indigenous peoples of the USA and Canada endured marginalization, discrimination, and the erosion of their cultural identities. The early 20th century, marked by a survey led by social scientist Lewis Meriam in 1928, shed light on the deplorable health and education conditions within native reservations, painting a grim picture of neglect and deprivation.
8 hours ago · Christie’s S.I. Newhouse and 20th-Century Sale Jointly Net $507 Million, Signaling a Cautious Market That’s Still Willing to Shell Out for Rarities.
8 hours ago · CLP candidate for Drysdale Clinton Howe is a Territory-born veteran. Mr Howe said the fundraiser would screen ‘Red Dog’ in line with the event’s inspiration ‘Digger’ who was a bulldog ...
