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September 25, 2024

Giant ‘Crush Nazism’ Monument Outside Oslo Train Station Honors WWII Resistance Group

Outside Oslo's Eastern Railway Station (Østbanestasjonen) sits a glistening monument to Norway's most active World War II resistance group. The sculpture, created by Bjørn Melbye Gulliksen, was unveiled in 2015 and shows a shining hammer smashing a swastika.  Titled Knus nazismen (“Crush nazism”), the sculpture celebrates the efforts of the Osvald Group (Osvaldgruppen).

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September 21, 2024

Watch Neil Armstrong Describe What Outer Space Looked like From the Moon in This Vintage Interview

While getting to Mars is now one of NASA's main goals, humankind’s first major ambition in space travel was to visit our closest neighbor: the Moon. A fascinating clip has resurfaced of Neil Armstrong—the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969—describing his historic view of space and Earth. As of 2024, only 12 people have ever stood on the Moon.

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September 13, 2024

For the First Time, Gold Bars Are Worth $1 Million Dollars

In August 2024, a standard gold bar cost $1 million for the first time. Spot gold prices—the current momentary market prices at which gold is available for immediate delivery—have risen more than 21% in 2024. The bull market in gold is generally believed to represent the desire of both individuals and financial institutions to hold a tangible, globally valued asset in times of perceived economic uncertainty.

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September 1, 2024

America’s Oldest Board Game Teaches 19th-Century Geography

With more than 150,000 board games in existence and the U.S. being at the forefront of the industry, one can wonder where it all started. Some might guess the classics: Monopoly, Scrabble, or maybe even Jenga. However, the first American board game was invented long before these. Travelers’ Tour Through the United States was first published by Frederick and Roe Lockwood in 1822, 46 years after America gained its independence.

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