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The U.S. Military Planned Terror Attacks on Americans. A declassified document revealed a plan to attack U.S. citizens and blame a foreign enemy. JFK said no.

Damnatio Memoriae…

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Rio Tejo - Cinco carradas de couves, Lisboa (Décadas de 1960-1970).

Foto: Amadeu Ferrari, in AFCML

Retirado da página do Facebook: Lisboa Antiga, História de Portugal

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Essa bandeira à FCP é que pronto…

Eram as cores da bandeira de Portugal antes de 1910.

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In 1895, Niagara Falls powered a city and changed energy forever. :high_voltage:

Engineers turned falling water into electricity and sent it miles away using AC power. This proved renewable energy could work at massive scale. Over 100 years later, Niagara Falls still powers millions.

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10 moments worth remembering as America turns 250…

As America approaches its 250th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on the moments that tested the country—and the people who helped move it forward.

Progress didn’t come from perfection. It came from those who challenged injustice, demanded accountability, and worked to make America better than it was before.

America’s story is still being written.

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Mulheres visitam Salazar (1966)
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Sargentos portugueses, Moçambique, 1896.

Gungunhana tinha sido capturado a 28 de dezembro de 1895.

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O resto é expansionismo (sem qualquer consideração “ética” tal como todos os demais incluindo o português).

Ainda vai aparecer alguem a dizer que estão representados 14 estados, como é possivel? Nessa altura existia um estado da Virginia que mais tarde sería divida em Virginia e West Virginia.

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In 1981, Daytona Beach was more than just a vacation spot. It was one of America’s most recognizable beach towns, known for spring break crowds, packed sand, beach driving, and a growing reputation as a place where young people pushed against older social expectations.

A protest like this reflected the tension between traditional ideas of modesty and the changing public culture of the late 20th century.

By that point, the bikini had already been around for decades, but it had not lost its power to provoke debate. When it first appeared in the 1940s, it was considered shocking in many places. Over time, it became associated with Hollywood, advertising, tourism, and the rise of modern beach culture.

Still, for many Americans, especially those with more conservative religious or social views, the bikini represented something larger than swimwear. It was a broader shift toward sexual freedom, youth independence, and looser public standards.

Added Fact: Daytona Beach became famous partly because its hard-packed sand allowed cars to drive directly along the shoreline, a tradition that helped shape the city’s identity long before spring break made it nationally known.