Still think the Civil War wasn't fought over slavery? The Confederate states would disagree.

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Was the Civil War fought over slavery or states' rights? People love to debate this question, and many seem to believe it's a matter of opinion.

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A handwritten note from Martin Luther King, Jr. on the meaning of love was just discovered

Sometimes simple speeches can be as impactful as the grand ones. A simple, but powerful handwritten note from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on love speaks volumes, despite its brevity.

Memorabilia company Moments in Time is selling the note for $42,000. King's handwriting is both hard to come by and valuable, hence the high price tag. "It is extremely rare. Other than inscriptions in (typed) letters and books, finding a handwritten note is very rare," Gary Zimet, CEO of Moments in Time, told CNN. "This note encapsulates the philosophy of King's life and that's why it's so important."

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Stunning photos of Iranian cultural sites that could be lost if Trump carries out his threat

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On January 4, 2020, the President of the United States threatened to destroy Iranian cultural sites in a tweet.

"Iran has been nothing but problems for many years," he wrote. "Let this serve as a WARNING that if Iran strikes any Americans, or American assets, we have targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and those targets, and Iran itself, WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD. The USA wants no more threats!"

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It's Black Breastfeeding Week. Wondering why? One gut-punching poem says it all.

"I wish I dried up..."

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It's Black Breastfeeding Week, a week set aside in the U.S. to celebrate and encourage black breastfeeding parents.

Some may wonder why such a week is necessary. After all, that's a pretty narrow niche, isn't it? Aren't black moms included in all breastfeeding awareness and education campaigns? Is there something special about black breastfeeding?

The answer is yes, there is something unique about black breastfeeding. Several somethings, actually. But one reason Black Breastfeeding Week exists is summed up in a gut-wrenching poem by feminist author Hess Love.

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