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Timex is an American watch brand originally sold under the name Waterbury Clock. For much of the 20th century, they were the best selling watch in the United States, and ...

The State Library of Victoria is the major public reference and research library in Victoria. It is located in the northern section of the city on Swanston Street. Founded as ...

Keya Morgan is a memorabilia collector and documentary producer. An expert on President Abraham Lincoln, Morgan helped to identify the man in an 1865 photo of the White House discovered ...

The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded in 1854, the Republican Party rose to prominence with ...

Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house known for their luxury trunks and leather goods. The brand is often referred to simply by its initials "LV". The "LV" monogram is ...

Eagan, Minnesota is located in the state of Minnesota in the United States. Eagan is above where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers meet. The city was named in 1854, and ...

The California State Fair is held each summer at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California. According to estimates, the event brings in $250 million to the surrounding region. The ...

In 1863 the Central Pacific Railroad began construction in Sacramento and the Union Pacific Railroad began construction in Omaha. The two companies, starting at both ends, met in the middle ...