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Lindsey Konkel

Lindsey Konkel is a freelance journalist based in southern New Jersey. Her focus is science and health. She loves when these topics intersect with history.

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Golden Gate Bridge Facts

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When the Golden Gate Bridge Flattened by 7 Feet—and Other Facts About the San Francisco Icon

The 1.7‑mile‑long bridge has endured earthquakes, lead paint and record crowds since its historic construction in 1937.

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How the First 10 U.S. Presidents Helped Shape the Role of the Nation’s Top Office

Over a span of six decades, the first 10 presidents of the United States—from George Washington to John Tyler—helped define the role of the executive branch as we know it today.

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The Hunt for Abraham Lincoln’s Killer: John Wilkes Booth

John Wilkes Booth was aided by a network of conspirators who concealed his escape from pursuing Union soldiers.

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Spanish Flu Virus

Why Was the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Called the ‘Spanish Flu’?

In World War I, neutral Spain was the first to report flu deaths in its newspapers, so commentators soon nicknamed the pandemic ‘Spanish flu.’

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