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A Bridge Too Far", a 1977 epic that is, perhaps, my favorite and most accurate war movie. Filmed on location in Holland where all the action took place in World War II, "Operation Market Garden" was the largest airborne operation in the history of war, with 34,600 men and 1,700 vehicles dropped from the skies by glider or parachute. Less remembered than "D-Day" because we lost. Trying to take one more bridge and failing, it was "a bridge too far".
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Want to be a Canadian? It’s never been easier. Canada tweaks its dual-citizenship rule, allowing far more to apply. In 2025, the Canadian government amended the Citizenship Act to grant Canadian citizenship to a wider pool of people seeking dual citizenship. Before the revised law went into effect the country limited citizenship to the first-generation children of a Canadian parent. Now, all generations who were born outside of Canada and have direct Canadian ancestry can become Canadian citizens.
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If you've ever planned to motor west and take the highway that's the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turned 100 in 2026. The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the devastating dust storms of the 1930s to perhaps the quintessential American road trip that's still delivering kicks. More

This website delves into a curated list of 20 significant historical events that transpired on this day, presented in chronological order. From pivotal political changes and groundbreaking scientific achievements to noteworthy cultural milestones, each event is explored in detail.

Law enforcement is legally permitted to confiscate firearms when they have probable cause to believe a firearm is involved in a crime, an individual is legally prohibited from possessing firearms, or a firearm poses an immediate threat to public safety. This power, however, is carefully balanced against the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, necessitating a nuanced understanding of the legal circumstances that permit seizure.
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Time Magazine compiled a list of 100 unique destinations, from the idyllic Portuguese town of Arouca, now home to the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, to the continent of Antarctica.

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For many years my wife and I traveled the United States in our motorhome. Read about our adventures by clicking the link.

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