Deep Dive: The Great Johnstown Flood and the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. - May 31, 2025

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🌊 The Great Johnstown Flood: Dive into the tragic events of 1889 when the South Fork Dam failed, unleashing a torrent of water upon Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Learn how human oversight and structural neglect led to this disaster and its lasting impact on infrastructure and responsibility.

🎂 Celebrating Icons: We honor the birthdays of Marie Curie, Martin Luther King Jr., and David Bowie. Delve into King's profound influence on the Civil Rights Movement, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his global legacy of non-violence inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.

🌳 Fact of the Day: Did you know there are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way? Discover the staggering number of trees and their resilience across diverse ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests. 🌌

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🌊 The Great Johnstown Flood: Dive into the tragic events of 1889 when the South Fork Dam failed, unleashing a torrent of water upon Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Learn how human oversight and structural neglect led to this disaster and its lasting impact on infrastructure and responsibility.

🎂 Celebrating Icons: We honor the birthdays of Marie Curie, Martin Luther King Jr., and David Bowie. Delve into King's profound influence on the Civil Rights Movement, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his global legacy of non-violence inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.

🌳 Fact of the Day: Did you know there are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way? Discover the staggering number of trees and their resilience across diverse ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to boreal forests. 🌌

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