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The Adams-Onís Treaty, signed on February 22, 1819, between the U.S. and Spain, resolved territorial disputes. Negotiated by John Quincy Adams and Luis de Onís, it ceded Florida to the U.S. and redefined boundaries, reshaping North America’s geopolitical landscape.

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No single country has the unilateral right to rename the Gulf of Mexico, as it is an international body of water shared by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. According to international law, a nation can only make changes within its territorial waters, which extend 12 nautical miles from its coast.

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Strange game? What would we call the current game???

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I was an early beta tester and remember it like yesterday. Photoshop 1.0 launched on Feb 19, 1990, for Mac after Thomas and John Knoll sold it to Adobe. It quickly became the industry standard, evolving from a simple retouching tool into a powerhouse for design, painting, and 3D modeling.

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Remembering Nicolaus Copernicus on the anniversary of his birth in 1473. He dared to suggest that the Earth was not the center of the universe, and got away with it.

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I haven’t seen one map where it’s labeled simply “America“. Great or otherwise…

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I’ve grown weary of the phrase “Make America Great Again”

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Honoring architect Paul R. Williams, born today in 1894. He designed Hollywood’s grandest homes and L.A. landmarks, mastering upside-down drawing since clients refused to sit beside a Black man. His handwriting graces the Beverly Hills Hotel sign—a place that once denied him entry as a guest.

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Is it “inconceivable”?

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I love a good Venn diagram, and don’t know who to credit for this. The Handmaid’s Tale is conspicuously absent.

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In 1990, Voyager 1’s cameras were shut down to save power, as no more close flybys were expected. Before this, on Valentine’s Day, it captured 60 images, creating the “Family Portrait of the Solar System,” featuring color views of six planets and a monochrome image of the Sun.

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Don’t Be a Sucker (1947) is a U.S. War Department film warning against fascism. Mike supports a hate speaker until realizing he’s also a target. A professor explains how Nazi Germany’s divisions led to lost freedom, urging unity to protect democracy.

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Natural visualization of air flowing over San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft (3,302 m) Shot from my back door on a blustery February 13, 2019

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The Picturephone, which added video to telephone calls, was debuted at the AT&T Bell System pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair, New York, 1964. (Photo by AT&T Photo Service/United States Information Agency/RBM Vintage Images)

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On this day in 1924, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue premiered in NYC. He conceived the piece on a train to Boston, inspired by its rhythms. The concert, led by Paul Whiteman, featured Gershwin on piano and was attended by music legends. Leonard Bernstein later called its themes “God-given.”

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National Guitar Day, celebrated on February 11th, encourages everyone to pick up a guitar and play. Whether you’re a skilled musician or rediscovering an old hobby, it’s a day to enjoy the joy of strumming and making music.

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On Feb 9 1964, The Beatles performed on The Ed Sullivan Show before a record 73 million viewers—three-fourths of the U.S. adult audience. They played I Want to Hold Your Hand live and pre-recorded Please Please Me and Twist and Shout for later broadcasts. Sullivan praised them as “fine youngsters.”

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John Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer and conductor known for iconic film scores, including Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones, E.T., Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter. With over 25 Grammys and 5 Oscars, his music defines cinematic adventure and emotion.

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This is worth a read…

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What distinguishes this staff-level discontent from the grumblings during the transition about Musk’s proximity to and influence over Trump at Mar-a-Lago is that actual policy decisions are being made—so many and so fast that it's hard for even the president's most loyal foot soldiers to keep track.

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The mighty Vox Mini Superbeetle Bass: John Entwistle in a tiny box.

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