How many of these Declaration of Independence facts do you know? As the 4th of July nears, Americans may be curious about the interesting history and trivia surrounding the holiday. Many people know ...

In 2017, as summer ends, when news anchors first mention the oncoming Hurricane Irma, the people go to the big-box store or the Econo supermarket just a few minutes from home. They try to stock up, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On this day, in an alternate 1996, an alien force invaded Earth, leveled its major cities, and ...

July Fourth (or the Fourth of July or Independence Day) is a special American holiday celebrated every year on July 4, and it's not just a day for fireworks and barbecues. Here's a quick history ...

The official declaration of America’s independence from Britain may be dated July 4, 1776, but the story of the Thomas Jefferson's hallowed document really begins two weeks later. On July 19, the ...

The success of an independence movement is never preordained. Not only is independence itself an improbable endeavor in most cases, but the quality of that independence—whether most people are better ...

Maintaining independence is an important part of aging. There are various ways loved ones and carers can help promote independence among older adults. Independence can be defined as self-determination ...

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Between January and December of 1960, no fewer than 17 countries in sub-Saharan Africa gained independence from European colonial powers, including 14 former French colonies. FRANCE 24 takes a look ...

India is not the only country that celebrates its independence from British rule in August. While India commemorates independence on August 15, Pakistan, born out of the 1947 Partition, celebrates its ...

Independence is a skill that caregivers are supposed to teach and foster in their children in order to support their self-sufficiency into adulthood. In healthy caregiver-child relationships, there is ...