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Margaret Mead was a revered American cultural anthropologist best known for her fieldwork in Samoa. She was involved in advancing a new anthropology that emphasized the sophistication and plasticity present across human cultures. Mead was also involved in significant activist work, including her advocacy for the rights of women. 

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Shedd Aquarium is a key cultural landmark of Chicago. Opened in 1930, the Shedd now holds 32,000 aquatic creatures. One of its most popular attractions is the beluga whale, which visitors have the opportunity to swim with during their famous Beluga Encounter. The institution is also deeply involved in conservation efforts, partnering with Georgia Aquarium to fund the protection of the dwindling beluga populations in Alaska.

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Otis G. Pike was a longtime New York Congressman who served as a Democrat in the House of Representatives for over eighteen years.  He was known for leading an inquiry of abuse of power against the CIA throughout the 1970s.  His inquiry was considered successful and led to a fairer balance of power and more Congressional oversight over the CIA.

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James Thompson was a Republican governor of Illinois who served four terms in office from 1976-1991. The Governor’s Office of Voluntary Action was created under Thompson’s tenure as governor in 1979, under the original name Office of Voluntary Citizens Participation. The commission has undergone a series of name changes over the decades, but the purpose of the commission has remained consistent: to promote community services, encourage volunteering throughout the state, and to be a coordinating service for volunteer needs. Now called the Serve Illinois Commission, the group is housed in the Department of Human Services for the state government and still works to promote volunteerism in the state of Illinois, as well as supporting the AmeriCorps program. 

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The Century of Progress Exposition (also known as the World's Fair) of 1933 was a celebration of technological innovation. There were many exhibits that urged Americans to spend money to modernize their homes and cars. One exhibit was George Keck's House of Tomorrow, which predicted the rise of dishwashers and air conditioning in most American homes. The fair proved to be powerful in getting Americans to spend their money during the Great Depression that President Franklin D. Rossevelt pushed for the fair to be reopened in 1934.

One of the many events held during the exposition was the logrolling competition, where two competitors attempt to stay on a rolling log while getting their opponent to lose their balance. In the 1920s and 1930s, log rolling was popular as a spectator sport. A group of log rollers headed by Jimmy Murray toured the country, attending state and county fairs, exhibiting their skills to the public through trick and fancy log rolling. The 1933 world champion of log rolling, Wilber Marx, was featured in a popular news reel of the time, and he gained national popularity.  This group of log rollers would have been the featured performers at the 1933 World’s Fair log rolling exhibition.  
 

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“Ordain women or stop baptizing them” is a popular slogan amongst feminist theologians who want to be ordained as priests and feel liberated within Catholicism. The phrase was coined in the early 1990s by Sister Madonna Kolbenschlag, an author, social philosopher, and feminist scholar.

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Alabama is a popular American band whose unique fusion of country and rock has led to their widespread fanbase. The group was started in 1969 by three cousins: Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook. They have achieved great success over the years, and have been awarded spots in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Despite the unfortunate passing of band member Jeff Cook in 2022, the group remains very active and (as of 2023) is continuing to tour at many venues around North America. 

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Dinosaurs was an American comedy series that aired from 1991 to 1994. The show was the brainchild of Jim Henson and followed a family of dinosaurs, the Sinclairs (named after the fossil fuel corporation). By combining the traditional American sitcom format with the bizarre protagonists of anthropomorphic dinosaurs, the series was able to push the envelope and discuss significant topics including environmentalism.

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The phrase “peace on earth” likely comes from the Bible’s account of the birth of Jesus. In it the Gospel Luke says, “And on earth peace, good will toward men,” which is sometimes translated to “Peace on Earth, good will to men.” This might explain why the phrase is often associated with the Christmas holiday. 

The phrase also appears in a number of Christmas songs. Perhaps the most notable is the “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” duet sung by David Bowie and Bing Crosby in a 1977 televised holiday special. Crosby sang a classic rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” while Bowie sang the newly written “Peace on Earth.” Since the special’s airing, the song has become a holiday staple.