A NATIONAL HEROINE: LALLA FATMA N'SOUMER

A National Heroine: Lalla Fatma N'Soumer

Lalla Fatma N'Soumer, a heroine of unwavering determination, became a representative of Algerian resistance against French colonization in the late 19th century. Born into a noble Berber family, she championed the cause of liberation with a ferocity that encouraged Fight for Freedom countless Algerians to fight her movement. In spite of overwhelmi

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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to rubble

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