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  Today in History—May 10: Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated for U.S. president 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—May 10: Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated for U.S. president Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  Today in History—May 8: The End of Smallpox 　　 　　May 8, 1980: Global triumph over smallpox (more) Today in History—May 8: The End of Smallpox Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's...
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  National Press Photographers Association 　　National Press Photographers Association American organization Also known as: NPPA Written by Nicole Smith Dahmen Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Nicole Smith Dahmen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have...
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  Today in History—May 7: The Sinking of the Lusitania 　　 　　May 7, 1915: A luxe passenger liner, a German submarine, and the day the rules changed (more) Today in History—May 7: The Sinking of the Lusitania Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have...
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  digital media and health 　　digital media and health Written by Deborah Lupton Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Deborah Lupton Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  content moderation 　　content moderation Written by Sarah T. Roberts Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Sarah T. Roberts Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Julie K. Brown 　　 　　Journalist Julie K. Brown Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie K. Brown wanted to tell the stories of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. For them, Brown says: “There was life before Epstein and life after Epstein.” (more) Julie K. Brown Journalist who made sure that the women abused by Jeffrey Epstein were heard Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is...
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  He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 　　 　　He-Man and Skeletor A still from the 1980s animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. (more) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe multimedia franchise Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A Quiz, was written from memory. Sanat has cofounded...
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  Today in History—May 5: The Battlefield Tale of Cinco de Mayo 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—May 5: The Battlefield Tale of Cinco de Mayo Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  Kuthodaw Pagoda 　　 　　Kuthodaw Pagoda Mandalay Hill rising behind the Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay, Myanmar. (more) Kuthodaw Pagoda pagoda complex, Mandalay, Myanmar Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Associate Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica, where he leads coverage of Asia. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  What Is the Difference Between Blimps and Zeppelins? 　　 　　The Goodyear blimp A mainstay at sporting events since 1955. Pictured here is a semirigid version. (more) What Is the Difference Between Blimps and Zeppelins? Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an...
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  Society of Environmental Journalists 　　Society of Environmental Journalists American organization Also known as: SEJ Written by Oumar Kane Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Oumar Kane Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge,...
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  Blue Origin 　　 　　Historic liftoff Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifts off for its first human flight on July 20, 2021. On the short-duration, suborbital flight was billionaire and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos. (more) Blue Origin The aerospace company giving new meaning to “Fly Me to the Moon” Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based...
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  What Is the Offside Rule in Football? 　　 　　Assistant referees help call offside infractions In football (soccer), assistant referees (also known as linespeople) carry and use flags to signal calls, such as offside, throw-in, and foul, to the main referee. (more) What Is the Offside Rule in Football? soccer Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she...
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  Robinah Nabbanja 　　 　　Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, 2024 Robinah Nabbanja, the prime minister of Uganda, speaking during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, New York City, September 27, 2024. (more) Robinah Nabbanja prime minister of Uganda Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is...
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  Keiko Fujimori 　　 　　Keiko Fujimori Heir to one of Peru's most consequential political dynasties, Keiko Fujimori remains a central figure in the country's politics. (more) Keiko Fujimori Peruvian politician Also known as: Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi Written by Katie Angell Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University and...
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  How Much Does a Human Brain Weigh? 　　 　　Human brain An average adult human brain has a volume of about 1,300 cubic centimeters (80 cubic inches). (more) How Much Does a Human Brain Weigh? Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and has more than seven years of experience in science...
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  public affairs radio programming 　　public affairs radio programming Written by Alexandra Wake Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Alexandra Wake Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Best-Selling Music Artists 　　 　　Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Album cover of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released in May 1967. (more) Best-Selling Music Artists Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006...

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