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Unveiling the Memories

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January 21st 2011
By Melisse Similar to an archeologist or paleontologist peeling off the layers of earth to unveil buried treasures, the melting snow seeps into the ground, exposing layer upon layer of sign of what occurred in the passing months. The snow "remembers" who walked upon its surface and what transpired there. At the turn of the new year this year, warm temperatures filled Homer's clean air, causing th ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more