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How to Paint Lilacs

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Lilacs in the United States predate the revolutionary war but are not natives. According to Harvard's Arnold Arboretum, the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is originally from eastern Europe and is also known as the French hybrid. One of the most famous paintings of lilacs, is Vincent Van Gogh's "Lil

P-51 Mustang Wings

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During World War II, over 6 million women in the United States worked in war industries. This photo gallery provides an overview of some of the wartime and war industry jobs that were filled by American women between 1942 and 1945.

How to Draw a Lunar Eclipse

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. All three bodies line up in this order. A total lunar eclipse occurs during a Full Moon, and it can be seen from anywhere on the Earth. As the Moon moves across the sky, it moves into and out of the shadow cast by Earth onto